BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN TEST #2

Question 1

What does the PUNISHMENT do?

Answer 1

limited effectiveness
Only works when the punisher is present
If punisher foes do not punish every time when this leads to reward “ I got away with it”

Question 2

What does the Reinforcement do?

Answer 2

Rewards increase in the desired behavior.

Question 3

What is Continuous reinforcement?

Answer 3

Reward good behavior every time for 1-2 weeks

Question 4

What does intermittent reinforcement?

Answer 4

Reward sometimes after first 1-2 weeks for:
Catching you being good
Should not need it at all after a while -maybe 1x weekly

Question 5

What kind of Reinforcements are there?

Answer 5

Continuous and Intermittent.

Question 6

Reward IFEED Reward what is it?

Answer 6

Giving a child immediately a reward for good behavior
Frequency - high for difficult kids
Keep eye contact
Be enthusiastic
Diverse reward. Try to change the rewards to something new.

Question 7

When using IFEED reward system what should we remember?

Answer 7

Trying on a group/class system then individualize if necessary.
Lower the bar until the child can meet it (JUST RIGHT CHALLENGE).
Ignoring is only acceptable is safety is not an issue
Can give out reinforcers to entire group or explain to the group that the difficult child is getting what he needs.

Question 8

Wandering Reinforcers what are they?

Answer 8

Edible/chip/ lottery ticket if caught being good.

Question 9

When using Wandering reinforcers system what should we remember?

Answer 9

Use secret code to alert child of inappropriate behavior
Try homework pass reinforcers
Use parents for reinforcers
Do not take away what was already earned
Novelty is Important; Mystery Motivator - reinforcer is not known (surprise). Spinners - game-like, student who reaches criteria spins for a reinforcer

Question 10

Reinforcement Delivery System: Token Economy

Answer 10

Tokens have a value - the more tokens earned from good behavior then the more reinforcers the child can purchase due to good behavior.

Question 11

Reinforcement Delivery System: Behavior Contract

Answer 11

A written agreement with child/group defining behavioral expectations and rewards (or punishments)

Question 12

Reinforcement Delivery System: Self-Management

Answer 12

Teach child to monitor, record and reward self

Question 13

Reinforcement Delivery System: Timer

Answer 13

Earn rewards if behavior appropriate until for a designated amount of time

Question 14

Reinforcement Delivery System: Group Contingencies

Answer 14

The pre-established behavioral expectation for the entire group in order to earn the reward.

Question 15

What is an example of Complete Functional Behavior Assessment?

Answer 15

ABC (antecedent- behavior-consequence)

Question 16

When defining (A) Antecedent we are talking about?

Answer 16

Triggers- look for patterns.

Question 17

What can contribute to triggers when thinking about (A)

Answer 17

Time of day 
Activity 
Escape
Frustration 
Sensory sensitivity/seeking sensory

Question 18

When thinking about (B) we want to think about it?

Answer 18

What is the behavior?

Question 19

When thinking about (C) consequences we want to know?

Answer 19

What do children get out of poor behavior?

Question 20

It’s important to hypothesize the function of the behavior. True or False?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What are some strategies to help children with Antecedent?

Answer 21

Group vs individual instruction
Provide choices 
Use a variety of teaching/therapy media
Post rules and consequences 
Rearrange workspace to decrease distraction 
Modify pace
Use high-interest content/materials 
Use humor
Be sure internal conditions are right such as thirst/hunger/pain/temperature/sleep.

Question 22

What are some strategies to help children with Behavior strategies?

Answer 22

Social Skills training 
Socia stories 
Opportunities to help others 
Coach/Buddy 
Time to share what went wrong and how to fix it 
Videotape; To show behavior, modify the video to show a success.
Teach child to request a break
Increase opportunities for movement 
Relaxation exercises.

Question 23

What are some strategies to help children with Consequence strategies?

Answer 23

Patent training
Planned ignoring
Differential Attention - Ignore inappropriate behavior but give attention to good behavior
Systematic desensitization - Gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli with relaxation techniques taught
Differential reinforcement of low rates-reward for performing the poor behavior less
Reprimands-often paired with the reinforcer.

Question 24

What is self-regulation

Answer 24

The ability to focus your attention, control your emotions and manage your thinking, behavior and feelings

Question 25

What is the first step to self-regulation?

Answer 25

Identifying how your body and brain feels.

Question 26

What are four zones for regualtion?

Answer 26

Blue, Green, Yellow, Red

Question 27

Blue zone feeling ?

Answer 27

Tired, hurt, sad, sleepy, sick, lonely, board.

Question 28

Green zone is the ?

Answer 28

The learning zone

Question 29

Green zone feeling?

Answer 29

Calm, learning, ready to learn, happy, focused

Question 30

Yellow zone feelings?

Answer 30

Surprise, annoyed, excited, frustrated, silly, competitive

Question 31

Red zone feelings?

Answer 31

Terrified, agressive, angry

Question 32

When in the blue zone what tools need to be used?

Answer 32

Alternating tools to get me to green zone.

Question 33

Some strategies to get from blue to green zone are?

Answer 33

Chew gum, drinking water, eat crunchy foods, sour food, yoga stretches and hand rubs.

Question 34

Some strategies to get from yellow or red zone to green are?

Answer 34

Belly breaths, count to 10, take a break, focus fidgets talk to a trusted adult, listening to calming music., Looking at calming objects

Question 35

When in yellow/ or red zone what tool need to be used?

Answer 35

Calming tools