Question 2 -Functional Assessment

Question 1

What information to gather during a functional assessment

Answer 1

ACBCs
Antecedents: proximal and distal triggers
Consequences: to triggers (thoughts and physical sensations)
Behavior: as a result of the above. Typically escape or avoidance
Consequences: to behavior including thoughts and physical sensations. Typically reduces fear and anxiety

Question 2

Why is functional assessment important

Answer 2

Conceptualization- what reinforces behavior, how it is maintained
Treatment planning -what behaviors/thoughts to target

Question 3

Tips for how to do a functional assessment

Answer 3

• explain rationale and psycho education for buy-in and willingness to share experience
• actual, recent episodes for accuracy in details because easier to remember
• keep conceptualization and treatment planning in mind