EXAM
What does the ABC paradigm stand for? - Answer-Antecedent, Behaviour,
Consequence
Applied behaviour assessment steps - Answer-Describe the behaviour, collect data,
examine data, make a plan, monitor & evaluate plan
How must you describe behaviours? - Answer-In observable & measurable terms,
community precisely, and by monitoring behaviour over time
Setting factors that contribute to behaviour? - Answer-Medical factors, physical
factors, familial factors, activity level
What are the two types of data gathering? - Answer-Direct & Indirect
Functions of behaviour - Answer-Escape (I don't want to...), Attention (Look at me...),
Tangible (I want...), Sensory (I like to...)
Definition of Antecedent Strategies - Answer-Strategies that are put in place
proactively to change a situation before it escalates
Replacement Behaviour Cycle - Answer-Challenging behaviour > starting point
Replacement behaviour > stepping stone
Desired behaviour > finishing point
Why don't we teach the desired behaviour first? - Answer-- Individuals needs are not
being met
- Too complex; may lead to new challenging behaviours
Replacement skill suggestions - Answer-- Communication: Teach appropriate ways
to request in order to get needs met
- Social skills: Teach appropriate ways to initiate social interaction
- Relaxation techniques: Teach ways to cope with problem behaviour
Definition of consequence strategies - Answer-- Everything after the individual has
engaged in any behaviour
- These strategies are carefully planned strategies
What is PPM 156? - Answer-PPM 156 is the policy about supporting transitions for
students with special education needs
Potiential reinforcements - Answer-Stickers, more "free/computer time", activities,
time with peers