application and challenging behaviours Flashcards

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Describe Functional Communication Training (FCT)

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FCT involves teaching socially appropriate communication skills while putting challenging behaviors on extinction.

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What are some examples of challenging behaviors?

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Examples include disruptive behavior, withdrawn behavior, and stereotypical behavior like repetitive vocalizations.

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How is appropriate functional communication taught in ABA?

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It is often taught through shaping, where desired behaviors are reinforced and gradually shaped towards the target communication.

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Do you need to select an alternative form of communication in FCT for non-verbal individuals?

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Yes, for non-verbal individuals like ‘pre-verbal’ or ‘pre-listener’, selecting an appropriate alternative form of communication is necessary.

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What is the main goal of Functional Communication Training (FCT)?

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The main goal is to teach and reinforce socially appropriate communication while extinguishing challenging behaviors.

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Describe the concept of generality in change.

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Generality behavior change refers to the lasting impact of the intervention over time, its appearance in various environments, and its spread to similar behaviors.

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Define Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and its commitment.

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ABA is the systematic application of behavior principles to improve socially significant behaviors that enhance people’s lives.

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How is behavior defined in the context of ABA?

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Behavior in ABA must be measurable, observable, and include monitoring of all individuals involved in the intervention/study.

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Describe the goal of applied behavior analysis in relation to challenging behaviors.

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The goal is to decrease challenging behaviors while simultaneously increasing appropriate behaviors by providing individuals with socially acceptable alternatives.

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Do challenging behaviors serve a purpose in behavior analysis?

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Challenging behaviors often act as a form of communication and may indicate unmet needs or difficulties in expressing oneself.

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How do schedules of reinforcement influence behavior in behavior analysis?

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Schedules of reinforcement determine when and how often a behavior is reinforced, impacting the rate and pattern of behavior.

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Do you need to demonstrate a functional relationship in ABA?

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Yes, in ABA, it is essential to demonstrate a functional relationship between the intervention and the target behavior, showing a level of control over the behavior.

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What are the 7 characteristics of Applied Behavior Analysis according to Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968)?

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The 7 characteristics are: applied, behavioral, analytic, technological, conceptually systematic, effective, and generalizable.

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What does ABC stand for in the context of behavioral assessment?

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Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence.

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Functional Behavioural Assessment (FBA)

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A method used to identify the reasons behind a target behavior.

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How is the function of a behavior typically assessed?

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Through a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) which includes indirect and direct assessments.

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What are the two key dimensions in behavior analysis procedures?

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Technological and Conceptually Systematic.

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What is the significance of the Technological dimension in behavior analysis?

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It ensures procedures, behaviors, and variables are described sufficiently for replication and teaching to others.

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Describe shaping in the context of behaviour analysis.

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Shaping is the process of systematically reinforcing successive approximations to a desired behavior until the final behavior is achieved.

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Define extinction in behavior analysis.

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Extinction refers to the gradual decrease in the frequency or strength of a previously reinforced behavior when it is no longer reinforced.