Behaviour management

Question 1

In your own words define Behaviour management

Answer 1

are the actions educators, parents, or caregivers use to enhance the chances that individuals will develop effective behaviours that are personally fulfilling, productive and socially acceptable

Question 2

Formalism

Answer 2

suggests all people are born with rights and needs that are superordinate or override the interests of society.From this point of view,behaviour management interventions that intrude on individuals rights are unethical

Question 3

Utilitarianism

Answer 3

suggests the interests of society precede individual interests.Individual rights are given by society and individuals are valued for their actual or perceived (or the degree of burden they place on) society. From this perspective, the use of aversive management is deemed acceptable if it facilitates the the movement of the individual from the position of “burden on society” to “contributing member”

Question 4

Principle of Normalization

Answer 4

is designed to let the person with a disability or who varies from his or her peers obtain an existence or experience as close to the “norm” as possible.

Question 5

Principle of Fairness

Answer 5

is fundamental fairness-due process of law- which requires that in decision making affecting one’s life,liberty,or vital interests, the elements of due process will be observed.

Question 6

Principle of Respect

Answer 6

is one’s right to be treated as a human being and not as an animal or statistic.

Question 7

The Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004

Answer 7

was designed to reauthorize the individuals with disabilities Act (IDEA) and align accountability systems for disabled students as set forth in the public law 107-110-No Child Left behind

Question 8

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Answer 8

requires each student with disabilities to have an individualized education program (IEP), collaboratively developed by parents, general educators, and special educators, that responds to the student’s individual needs

Question 9

Individualized Educational Program (IEP)

Answer 9

must contain present levels of a student’s performance, including a statement of how the disability affects the student’s progress in general education, measurable goals and benchmarks,all needed services and supports, extent of non participation in mandated assessments, and transition needs for learners age 14 and older

Question 10

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Answer 10

requires that individuals with disabilities who are not enrolled in special education may receive accommodations and adaptations

Question 11

Public Law 103-182- Gun Free Schools Act-

Answer 11

mandates states to have zero tolerance for guns in schools

Question 12

Public Law 107-110- No child Left Behind Act

Answer 12

holds schools accountable for the academic achievement of their students. Annual testing is required, and specific corrective actions are designed for schools that fail to demonstrate adequate yearly progress

Question 13

Legislation (summarized in Table 1.1)

Answer 13

has a significant impact on behaviour management in the classroom

Question 14

What ethical questions need to be addressed before control of human behaviour is possible?

Answer 14

Who shall decide who will be the manager of the behaviour?
Who shall decide whose behaviour is to be managed?
How can behaviour managers be controlled?
What type of interventions shall be applied?

Question 15

Define Ethics

Answer 15

the rules that guide moral (right, good,or correct) behaviour

Question 16

Self Talk

Answer 16

is the little voice in your head that gives you messages.

Question 17

Cognitive- Behavioural Model:

Answer 17

Changed thinking which will result in changed behaviour. Since it is faulty thinking that propels youth into many problematic lifestyles then the focus should be trying to change the way they think, not the way they act.

Question 18

Reframing

Answer 18

is the art of changing our mental perspective on something by changing the way we frame it.

Question 19

Visualization

Answer 19

is the art of creating or recreating images,situations, etc in your head.

Question 20

Belief

Answer 20

we behave as we do because of the environmental influences around us.

Question 21

Organic

Answer 21

problems from within a person

Question 22

Sociology

Answer 22

the study of the development,structure,interaction,and behaviour of organized groups of people

Question 23

Ecology

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the study of the interrelationships between organism and its environment

Question 24

Sick perspective

Answer 24

once labelled “sick” one assumes this role and this role is reinforced by self and others

Question 25

Outside influences

Answer 25

Relationships one has with others

Question 26

Behaviour

Answer 26

all human acts that are measurable, specific and observable
assume all human behaviour ( adaptive or maladaptive ) is the consequence of the lawful application of the principles of reinforcement

Question 27

Principles of Reinforcement

Answer 27

reinforcement always follows the exhibition of the behaviour
the behaviour should be reinforced as soon as possible after it occurs
the reinforcement must be appropriate for the individual or group being reinforced
many small rewards, presented frequently, are most effective than a few big ones

Question 28

To use behaviour management in the classroom/home, the teacher/parent must:

Answer 28

observe and clarify the behaviour to be changed
select and present effective reinforcers at the appropriate time
monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention

Question 29

Developmental and Constructivist Theory

Answer 29

Challenging behaviours are often a response to events in one’s environment. Undesirable behaviour may be a result of lack of language and/or social skills
Interventions and expectations must be DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE

Question 30

Biobehavioural Theory

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Emphasizes the orgin of human behaviour, It is proposed a relationship exists between physical defects, malfunctions, illness, brain functioning and the behaviour of the individual

Question 31

Ecological Theory

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believes that human beings are an inseparable part of a small social system and ecological unit

Question 32

Behavioural Theory

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human behaviour is determined by external forces(application of the principles of reinforcement)

Question 33

Cognitive Behavioural Theory

Answer 33

suggests faulty thinking results in poor choices or behaviour that leads to problems. There is a need to change thinking patterns so they can maintain self control over their behaviour and be less implusive and irresponsible