WGU D001 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment). ANSWER -an approach to figuring out why a
student acts a certain way. It uses different methods to understand what's behind behavior
challenges
The basic idea is that a student's behavior serves a purpose. Whether they know it or not
kids act in certain ways for a reason. If schools and families can understand what is causing
a behavior they can find ways to change it.
Target behavior. ANSWER -This is the behavior of concern that is selected for
intervention and is sometimes referred as the problem behavior. The target behavior is
expected to increase or decrease as a result of implementing the functional assessment based
intervention.
Triggers. ANSWER -Also known as antecedents or setting events the trigger is what
causes the behavior. In technical terms antecedents of behavior are stimulus events
situations or circumstances that precede an operant response.
Consequences. ANSWER -What occurs directly after the behavior including verbal
interactions from staff/peers physical interactions from staff/peers and any type of
prompting
, Strategies. ANSWER -Positive behavior strategies are evidence based. proactive approaches
to changing challenging student behavior. Some examples of positive behavior strategies
are per correcting and prompting and nonverbal signs
Hypothesis. ANSWER -"best guess" about why the child's behavior is occurring. It is based
on the information collected from the FBA. A good behavior hypothesis statement should
clearly describe the challenging behavior what happens right before the behavior. and what
happens right after the behavior. It should also contain the function of the behavior or what
is the child getting from behaving this way.
Function of behavior. ANSWER -when one successfully identifies the function of the
behavior one can reinforce an alternate acceptable behavior that will replace it. When a
student has a particular need or function fulfilled by an alternate means the mal adaptive or
unacceptable behavior is less likely to reappear. For example: if a child needs attention and
one gives them attention in an appropriate way because of appropriate behavior humans
tend to cement the appropriate behavior and make the inappropriate or unwanted behavior
less likely to appear.
6 most common functions of behavior. ANSWER -1. To obtain a preferred item or activity
2. Escape or avoidance. The behavior helps the child to escape from a setting or activity that
he or she dosent want
3. To get attention. either from significant adults or peers
4. To communicate. This is especially true with children with disabilities that limit their
ability to communicate.
5. Self-stimulation. when the behavior itself provides reinforcement
6. Control or power. Some students feel particularly powerless and a problematic behavior
may give them a sense of power or control.
BIP. ANSWER -Behavior Intervention Plan can be used as a proactive action plan to
address behaviors that are impending learning of the student or others. A BIP includes
positive behavioral interventions strategies and supports. Behavior intervention plan should
focus on understanding why the behavior occurred then focus on teaching an alternative
behavior that meets the students need in a more acceptable way. This includes making
instructional and environmental changes providing reinforcement reactive strategies and
effective communication.
Replacement Behavior. ANSWER -This is a behavior that is socially valid and will result in
the students needs being met in other words what behavior can the student do instead of
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment). ANSWER -an approach to figuring out why a
student acts a certain way. It uses different methods to understand what's behind behavior
challenges
The basic idea is that a student's behavior serves a purpose. Whether they know it or not
kids act in certain ways for a reason. If schools and families can understand what is causing
a behavior they can find ways to change it.
Target behavior. ANSWER -This is the behavior of concern that is selected for
intervention and is sometimes referred as the problem behavior. The target behavior is
expected to increase or decrease as a result of implementing the functional assessment based
intervention.
Triggers. ANSWER -Also known as antecedents or setting events the trigger is what
causes the behavior. In technical terms antecedents of behavior are stimulus events
situations or circumstances that precede an operant response.
Consequences. ANSWER -What occurs directly after the behavior including verbal
interactions from staff/peers physical interactions from staff/peers and any type of
prompting
, Strategies. ANSWER -Positive behavior strategies are evidence based. proactive approaches
to changing challenging student behavior. Some examples of positive behavior strategies
are per correcting and prompting and nonverbal signs
Hypothesis. ANSWER -"best guess" about why the child's behavior is occurring. It is based
on the information collected from the FBA. A good behavior hypothesis statement should
clearly describe the challenging behavior what happens right before the behavior. and what
happens right after the behavior. It should also contain the function of the behavior or what
is the child getting from behaving this way.
Function of behavior. ANSWER -when one successfully identifies the function of the
behavior one can reinforce an alternate acceptable behavior that will replace it. When a
student has a particular need or function fulfilled by an alternate means the mal adaptive or
unacceptable behavior is less likely to reappear. For example: if a child needs attention and
one gives them attention in an appropriate way because of appropriate behavior humans
tend to cement the appropriate behavior and make the inappropriate or unwanted behavior
less likely to appear.
6 most common functions of behavior. ANSWER -1. To obtain a preferred item or activity
2. Escape or avoidance. The behavior helps the child to escape from a setting or activity that
he or she dosent want
3. To get attention. either from significant adults or peers
4. To communicate. This is especially true with children with disabilities that limit their
ability to communicate.
5. Self-stimulation. when the behavior itself provides reinforcement
6. Control or power. Some students feel particularly powerless and a problematic behavior
may give them a sense of power or control.
BIP. ANSWER -Behavior Intervention Plan can be used as a proactive action plan to
address behaviors that are impending learning of the student or others. A BIP includes
positive behavioral interventions strategies and supports. Behavior intervention plan should
focus on understanding why the behavior occurred then focus on teaching an alternative
behavior that meets the students need in a more acceptable way. This includes making
instructional and environmental changes providing reinforcement reactive strategies and
effective communication.
Replacement Behavior. ANSWER -This is a behavior that is socially valid and will result in
the students needs being met in other words what behavior can the student do instead of
