TExES 161 Behavior Management and Positive Behavioral Supports 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?
- To determine a student's academic ability level
- To identify the function or purpose of a student's challenging behavior (Correct answer)
- To create a schedule of reinforcement for positive behaviors
- To diagnose a student with an emotional disturbance
Correct answer: To identify the function or purpose of a student's challenging behavior
An FBA identifies the function (purpose) of a student's challenging behavior—such as gaining attention or avoiding tasks—to inform an effective behavior intervention plan.
Question 2: Which document is developed as a result of a Functional Behavioral Assessment to address challenging behaviors?
- Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) (Correct answer)
- 504 Plan
- Transition Plan
Correct answer: Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is developed based on the FBA findings and outlines strategies, supports, and replacement behaviors to address the identified challenging behavior.
Question 3: In the ABC model of behavior analysis, what does the 'A' stand for?
- Assessment
- Antecedent (Correct answer)
- Action
- Accommodation
Correct answer: Antecedent
In the ABC model, 'A' stands for Antecedent—the event or condition that occurs immediately before the behavior and may trigger it.
Question 4: Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
- Removing homework when a student completes classwork quietly
- Giving a student a sticker when they raise their hand appropriately (Correct answer)
- Sending a student to the office when they are disruptive
- Ignoring a student's off-task behavior
Correct answer: Giving a student a sticker when they raise their hand appropriately
Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus (sticker) following a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior recurring.
Question 5: What is the primary goal of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)?
- To punish students who exhibit frequent behavioral problems
- To create a data-driven, school-wide system that proactively teaches and reinforces positive behaviors (Correct answer)
- To place students with behavioral issues in alternative settings
- To provide individual therapy for students with emotional disturbances
Correct answer: To create a data-driven, school-wide system that proactively teaches and reinforces positive behaviors
PBIS is a proactive, data-driven framework that establishes school-wide systems to teach, model, and reinforce positive behaviors while reducing problem behaviors.
Question 6: Which behavior function describes a student who acts out to avoid completing a difficult assignment?
- Attention-seeking
- Tangible-seeking
- Escape/avoidance (Correct answer)
- Sensory stimulation
Correct answer: Escape/avoidance
Escape/avoidance is the behavioral function where a student uses challenging behavior to get out of or delay an unwanted task or situation.
TExES 161 Behavior Management and Positive Behavioral Supports 1
What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?