Student Behavior & Classroom Management Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a logical consequence?
Answer: A student who writes on a desk must stay after school and clean all desks
A logical consequence is directly related to the misbehavior — cleaning desks is logically connected to the act of writing on them.
During a crisis situation, a paraprofessional should follow the school's crisis plan and:
Answer: Act within their defined role and defer to trained personnel for crisis intervention
Paraprofessionals must act within their defined role during a crisis and defer to trained staff, as unauthorized physical intervention can escalate danger.
A student's behavior support plan indicates a specific reinforcement schedule. The paraprofessional should:
Answer: Follow the schedule consistently as written to maintain the plan's effectiveness
Consistency in following the prescribed reinforcement schedule is essential for the behavior plan to produce reliable and lasting results.
Which of the following best defines 'behavioral momentum' as a classroom strategy?
Answer: Beginning with easy requests the student is likely to comply with before making harder demands
Behavioral momentum uses a series of high-probability requests to build compliance before introducing a low-probability (more difficult) request.
A paraprofessional observes that a student's disruptive behavior consistently occurs right before math class. This pattern suggests the behavior may be:
Answer: Escape-motivated, with the student trying to avoid math
When behavior reliably precedes a specific subject, it often functions as escape or avoidance of that activity, which should be explored through a functional behavior assessment.
Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate way to respond when a student refuses to complete an assignment?
Answer: Arguing with the student until they agree to work
Arguing with a student escalates conflict and reduces the likelihood of compliance; it also models poor conflict resolution and undermines the adult's authority.
Which data collection method involves recording every single instance of a target behavior within an observation period?
Answer: Frequency/event recording
Frequency or event recording involves tallying each occurrence of a behavior, making it ideal for behaviors that have a clear beginning and end.