Chapter 6

Question 1

Facts about Emotional and Behaviour Disorders (EBD):

Answer 1

• Child acts extreme and in a manner significantly different then what is expected.
• Problem is chronic and doesn’t go away quickly.
• Behaviour is unacceptable to social and cultural expectations.
• Child’s academic performance is affected.
• Can not be explained by health, sensory, or social difficulties.
• Sometimes can correlate with anxiety and mood disorders, or due to outside factors

Question 2

How is EBD classified

Answer 2

Two Types of Classification
•	Can be classified into emotional and behaviour categories according to types: 
o	developmental disorders
o	organic mental disorders
o	schizophrenia

•	Other classification system developed by Quay and Peterson (1987) identifies 6 major subgroups:
o	Conduct disorder
o	Socialized aggression
o	Attention problems-immaturity
o	Anxiety/ withdrawal
o	Psychotic behaviour
o	Motor excess/ hyperactive

Question 3

Conduct disorder

Answer 3

they seek attention, are disruptive and act out. Includes behaving aggressively towards others.

Question 4

Socialized aggression

Answer 4

they likely join a “subcultural group” and are openly disrespectful to their peers, teachers and parents. Delinquency, truancy and other gang behaviours are common

Question 5

Attention problems-immaturity

Answer 5

having attention deficits, easily distracted, and poor concentration. Often are impulsive and act without thinking about consequences.

Question 6

Anxiety/ withdrawal

Answer 6

self-conscious, reticent, and unsure of themselves. Have low self concept and tend to retreat from activities.

Question 7

Psychotic behaviour

Answer 7

may hallucinate, deal in fantasy world, talk gibberish and other bizarre behaviour.

Question 8

Motor excess/ hyperactive

Answer 8

difficulties sitting still, listening to others, and keeping focused attention.

Question 9

What are some causes of EBD

Answer 9

• Causes of EBD include: biological, family, school, and cultural background. Risk factors include:
o There is a higher rate of students with EBD that come from a lower socio-economic background
o School or home instability increase likelihood of EBD (frequent moving or changing schools)
o Absence of positive role models or peers

Question 10

What are concerns for students with EBD

Answer 10

The concern for students with EBD is the higher likelihood of school absents, lower grades, and more likely to drop out of school. Both external and internal emotional behaviours can be disruptive to other learners as well.

Question 11

Ways to identify EBD

Answer 11

• Behavioural characteristics include: noncompliant, aggressive and verbally abusive.
• Emotional disturbance characteristics includes: inability to learn, relationship problems, inappropriate behaviour, unhappiness or depression, and physical symptoms or fears.
• Can be Externalized Behaviour or Internalized Behaviour
o ex. External- temper tantrums Internal- fearful/anxious

Question 12

Ways to assess EBD

Answer 12

• Functional behavioural assessment (FBA)- provides consideration of specific behaviours and behavioural patterns set within an environmental context. It’s an analysis of the contingencies responsible for behavioural problems.

Question 13

Variables that influence behaviours used on FBA’s

Answer 13

o Physiological factors- illness, allergies, fatigue, hunger, increased arousal due to disrupted routine (ex was in a fight)
o Classroom environment- high noise level, uncomfortable temperature, over/ under stimulated, poor seating arrangement, disruptions
o Curriculum and instruction- few opportunities for choice, lack of schedule, inadequate assistance to students, unclear assignment directions, lack of communication, activities that are not engaging to student

Question 14

cognitive methods that help students with EBD that develop students’ behaviour self-control:

Answer 14

• Maximize structure and predictability- increase amount of teacher-directed activities, use physical barriers to minimize distractions (walls, dividers)
• Post, teach monitor and reinforce expectations- encourage students to use self management strategies (managing their own problems)
• Actively engage students in observable ways- opportunities to respond, direct instruction, computer assisted instruction, peer tutoring, guided notes
• Use multiple strategies to acknowledge appropriate behaviour
• Use multiple strategies to respond to inappropriate behaviour
• Prescription medication can be used if necessary to increase attention and reduce aggressive behaviour.