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WGU D753|D761 Behavioral Intervention
Strategies and Applied Behavior Analysis Objective
Assessment | OA V1 and V2 | Questions &
Answers – 2026 Update
What is one of the key characteristics of an emotional or behavior
disorder as defined by IDEA? - ANSWER -An inability to learn cannot be
explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors.
Which sign indicates that a student might have an anxiety disorder? -
ANSWER -Irrational fear
In a middle school classroom, a student shows signs of nervousness and
restlessness. In particular, the student frequently asks the teacher if his
answers are correct on tests and quizzes. This perfectionism causes the
student to spend too much time on assignments, which only increases
the stress the student feels.
Which disorder does the student in this scenario likely have? - ANSWER
-Anxiety disorder
A 5th grade student often bullies classmates and has been caught
stealing several times. At home, the student often lies to their parents
and has threatened to run away.
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Which disorder is likely illustrated in this situation? - ANSWER -Conduct
disorder
What is one of the signs of opposition defiance disorder? - ANSWER -
Extreme and persistent vindictiveness
What is one of the three major aspects of neurodiversity impacting
classroom behavior? - ANSWER -Emotional regulation
What is an example of an internalizing behavior? - ANSWER -Being
withdrawn
Which behavior is an externalizing behavior? - ANSWER -Destroying
property
Which strategy represents Tier 1 support of positive behavioral
interventions and support (PBIS)? - ANSWER -Having all student
practice telling their peers something they did well each day
Daniel is a student who has minor struggles with impulsivity but works
well with other students and generally excels in the classroom.
What is an appropriate strategy that Daniel's teacher should use to
support him based on the positive behavioral interventions and support
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(PBIS) system? - ANSWER -Establishing guidelines for Daniel and other
students to follow during discussions
Lulu is a student who experiences social anxiety at a level that puts her
at risk of behavioral issues. Despite having universal supports, Lulu's
social anxiety has not improved.
How can Lulu's teacher support her based on the PBIS system? -
ANSWER -By having Lulu meet with a lunchtime group to casually
practice social skills
Kamal is a student who struggles to self-regulate at a level that puts him
at risk of behavioral issues. Despite having universal supports, Kamal's
behavior has not improved.
How can Kamal's teacher support him based on the PBIS system? -
ANSWER -By having Kamal meet regularly with a small group to practice
self-regulating strategies
William is a student who is diagnosed with an emotional behavior
disorder. William has trouble participating in class, working with other
students, and staying focused when doing independent work. Tier 1 and
Tier 2 interventions have been ineffective so far.
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How can William's teacher support him based on the PBIS system? -
ANSWER -By working with specialists to create a personalized behavior
plan for William
A teacher wants to provide Tier 2 support of the PBIS system for a
student with moderate behavioral issues.
Which level is appropriate for this student? - ANSWER -Targeted
interventions
Which concept refers to a stimulus that occurs directly after an
individual's action? - ANSWER -Consequence
Which term is defined as a description of an individual's actions before
an attempt is made to change them? - ANSWER -Baseline
Which type of classroom stimulus is demonstrated when a teacher uses
a cleanup song during a lesson? - ANSWER -Auditory
What is an example of a classroom response? - ANSWER -Raise a hand
In an elementary classroom, a student speaks out of turn and is then
required to stay after class and review appropriate social interactions.
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WGU D753|D761 Behavioral Intervention
Strategies and Applied Behavior Analysis Objective
Assessment | OA V1 and V2 | Questions &
Answers – 2026 Update
What is one of the key characteristics of an emotional or behavior
disorder as defined by IDEA? - ANSWER -An inability to learn cannot be
explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors.
Which sign indicates that a student might have an anxiety disorder? -
ANSWER -Irrational fear
In a middle school classroom, a student shows signs of nervousness and
restlessness. In particular, the student frequently asks the teacher if his
answers are correct on tests and quizzes. This perfectionism causes the
student to spend too much time on assignments, which only increases
the stress the student feels.
Which disorder does the student in this scenario likely have? - ANSWER
-Anxiety disorder
A 5th grade student often bullies classmates and has been caught
stealing several times. At home, the student often lies to their parents
and has threatened to run away.
pg. 1
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Which disorder is likely illustrated in this situation? - ANSWER -Conduct
disorder
What is one of the signs of opposition defiance disorder? - ANSWER -
Extreme and persistent vindictiveness
What is one of the three major aspects of neurodiversity impacting
classroom behavior? - ANSWER -Emotional regulation
What is an example of an internalizing behavior? - ANSWER -Being
withdrawn
Which behavior is an externalizing behavior? - ANSWER -Destroying
property
Which strategy represents Tier 1 support of positive behavioral
interventions and support (PBIS)? - ANSWER -Having all student
practice telling their peers something they did well each day
Daniel is a student who has minor struggles with impulsivity but works
well with other students and generally excels in the classroom.
What is an appropriate strategy that Daniel's teacher should use to
support him based on the positive behavioral interventions and support
pg. 2
,3|Page
(PBIS) system? - ANSWER -Establishing guidelines for Daniel and other
students to follow during discussions
Lulu is a student who experiences social anxiety at a level that puts her
at risk of behavioral issues. Despite having universal supports, Lulu's
social anxiety has not improved.
How can Lulu's teacher support her based on the PBIS system? -
ANSWER -By having Lulu meet with a lunchtime group to casually
practice social skills
Kamal is a student who struggles to self-regulate at a level that puts him
at risk of behavioral issues. Despite having universal supports, Kamal's
behavior has not improved.
How can Kamal's teacher support him based on the PBIS system? -
ANSWER -By having Kamal meet regularly with a small group to practice
self-regulating strategies
William is a student who is diagnosed with an emotional behavior
disorder. William has trouble participating in class, working with other
students, and staying focused when doing independent work. Tier 1 and
Tier 2 interventions have been ineffective so far.
pg. 3
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How can William's teacher support him based on the PBIS system? -
ANSWER -By working with specialists to create a personalized behavior
plan for William
A teacher wants to provide Tier 2 support of the PBIS system for a
student with moderate behavioral issues.
Which level is appropriate for this student? - ANSWER -Targeted
interventions
Which concept refers to a stimulus that occurs directly after an
individual's action? - ANSWER -Consequence
Which term is defined as a description of an individual's actions before
an attempt is made to change them? - ANSWER -Baseline
Which type of classroom stimulus is demonstrated when a teacher uses
a cleanup song during a lesson? - ANSWER -Auditory
What is an example of a classroom response? - ANSWER -Raise a hand
In an elementary classroom, a student speaks out of turn and is then
required to stay after class and review appropriate social interactions.
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