Midterm: Behavior Terminology

Question 1

Formal process for evaluating factors influencing behavior

Answer 1

Functional behavioral analysis

Question 2

Events after behavior that serve to reinforce behavior (peers moving away from him)

Answer 2

Consequences

Question 3

Tell child what the desired behavior is (“Do stay quiet and let a peer stand near you.”)

Answer 3

“Do” statements

Question 4

Events occurring before and triggering behavior (peers coming near him, transitions)

Answer 4

Antecedent

Question 5

Offer reward or token to elicit participation (token for not screaming)

Answer 5

Contingency method

Question 6

Strengthens behavior; child gets something for behavior (token or small toy truck)

Answer 6

Positive reinforcement

Question 7

Child earns reward after completing desired behavior (token for not screaming)

Answer 7

Token economy

Question 8

Example: fatigue, illness, pain, poor self-regulation, poor sensory processing

Answer 8

Internal factors

Question 9

Example: change in schedule, unfamiliar person, unfamiliar place, tasks greater than skill level

Answer 9

External factors