m1 contextual fit- aba
complex communities
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
contextual fit - Answer: Contextual fit is the compatibility between features and components of a
behavioral support plan made up of relevant variables relating to the individual and environment.
contextual fit variable classes - Answer: 1. Characteristics of the person for who the plan is designed for
2. Variables related to the people who will implement the plan
3. Features of the environments and systems within which the plan will be implemented
contextual fit importance - Answer: It is important to pay attention to contextual fit because a plan with
good contextual fit is responsive to goals, is compatible with routines and activities and will likely
generate consumer satisfaction which will in turn likely increase implementation fidelity and
sustainability and reduce barriers that may impede success.
environmental factors of contextual fit - Answer: Environmental factors that should be considered for
contextual fit include the layout of the environment, the number of people in the environment, the
typical routines/activities in the environment and the demands of work in that environment.
stakeholders considered - Answer: Examples of key stakeholders include family members, school staff,
direct support professionals, and paraprofessionals. The people most directly affected by the behavior
plan should be involved in its creation.
contextual fit begins - Answer: Attention to contextual fit should begin at the very start of the behavior
support process with families (ensuring stakeholders are collaborative in the process/implementation)
complex communities
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
contextual fit - Answer: Contextual fit is the compatibility between features and components of a
behavioral support plan made up of relevant variables relating to the individual and environment.
contextual fit variable classes - Answer: 1. Characteristics of the person for who the plan is designed for
2. Variables related to the people who will implement the plan
3. Features of the environments and systems within which the plan will be implemented
contextual fit importance - Answer: It is important to pay attention to contextual fit because a plan with
good contextual fit is responsive to goals, is compatible with routines and activities and will likely
generate consumer satisfaction which will in turn likely increase implementation fidelity and
sustainability and reduce barriers that may impede success.
environmental factors of contextual fit - Answer: Environmental factors that should be considered for
contextual fit include the layout of the environment, the number of people in the environment, the
typical routines/activities in the environment and the demands of work in that environment.
stakeholders considered - Answer: Examples of key stakeholders include family members, school staff,
direct support professionals, and paraprofessionals. The people most directly affected by the behavior
plan should be involved in its creation.
contextual fit begins - Answer: Attention to contextual fit should begin at the very start of the behavior
support process with families (ensuring stakeholders are collaborative in the process/implementation)
