CIA Positive Behavior Intervention 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an example of a 'replacement behavior' in a behavior intervention plan?
- Requiring a student to stay in from recess
- Teaching a student to tap a card on the desk when they need a break instead of screaming (Correct answer)
- Reducing the student's homework load
- Moving the student's seat to the front of the class
Correct answer: Teaching a student to tap a card on the desk when they need a break instead of screaming
A replacement behavior serves the same function as the problem behavior but in a socially acceptable way.
Question 2: What is the primary goal of a 'check-in/check-out' (CICO) intervention?
- To track attendance for students who are frequently absent
- To provide additional structure and adult connection for at-risk students through daily goal monitoring (Correct answer)
- To communicate with parents about daily homework completion
- To monitor medication compliance for students with health plans
Correct answer: To provide additional structure and adult connection for at-risk students through daily goal monitoring
CICO is a Tier 2 intervention that provides structured adult check-ins, goal tracking, and positive feedback throughout the school day.
Question 3: A paraprofessional observes that a student's off-task behavior increases when seated near the window. This environmental factor is an example of a:
- Consequence
- Setting event (Correct answer)
- Replacement behavior
- Reinforcer
Correct answer: Setting event
Setting events are environmental or contextual factors that influence the likelihood of a behavior occurring.
Question 4: Which type of reinforcement schedule is MOST effective for initially teaching a new desired behavior?
- Variable ratio schedule
- Fixed interval schedule
- Continuous reinforcement schedule (Correct answer)
- Variable interval schedule
Correct answer: Continuous reinforcement schedule
Continuous reinforcement, where every instance of the behavior is rewarded, is most effective for initially teaching and establishing new behaviors.
Question 5: A student's BIP includes 'self-monitoring' as a strategy. Which of the following best describes how a paraprofessional should support this?
- Complete the self-monitoring form on behalf of the student
- Teach and prompt the student to record their own behavior data on a tracking sheet (Correct answer)
- Monitor the student covertly without informing them
- Provide self-monitoring only on days when the student requests it
Correct answer: Teach and prompt the student to record their own behavior data on a tracking sheet
Self-monitoring builds student independence and self-awareness by having them track their own behavior with guided support.
Question 6: When a behavior plan specifies the use of 'visual supports,' which of the following is an appropriate example?
- A written warning sent home to parents
- A picture schedule posted on the student's desk showing the daily routine (Correct answer)
- A verbal reminder given at the start of each period
- A chart comparing the student's behavior to classmates
Correct answer: A picture schedule posted on the student's desk showing the daily routine
Visual supports such as picture schedules, cue cards, and visual timers help students predict expectations and transitions.
Question 7: Which of the following BEST describes 'behavior momentum' as a positive behavior strategy?
- Increasing the pace of instruction so students don't have time to misbehave
- Presenting a series of easy, high-probability requests before asking the student to do something more difficult (Correct answer)
- Rewarding students based on how quickly they complete tasks
- Building excitement about upcoming lessons to engage resistant students
Correct answer: Presenting a series of easy, high-probability requests before asking the student to do something more difficult
Behavioral momentum uses a sequence of easy requests the student is likely to comply with to increase compliance for a harder or less-preferred request.
CIA Positive Behavior Intervention 3
Which of the following is an example of a 'replacement behavior' in a behavior intervention plan?