Behavior Management & Intervention Flashcards
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A student repeatedly calls out answers without raising his hand. Which strategy is MOST appropriate as a first intervention?
Answer: Use nonverbal cues such as a finger-to-lips gesture while acknowledging raised hands nearby
Nonverbal redirection is a low-level, least-intrusive intervention that addresses call-outs without drawing excessive attention or disrupting instruction.
What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?
Answer: To identify the function or cause of a challenging behavior
An FBA identifies the triggers, antecedents, and function (purpose) of a behavior so that interventions can address the root cause.
During independent work, a student begins tapping her pencil loudly. The teacher assistant redirects her by quietly saying, 'Please work quietly.' This is an example of:
Answer: Verbal redirection
Verbal redirection involves using a brief, calm verbal prompt to guide a student back to expected behavior.
A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) should be based on:
Answer: The results of a Functional Behavior Assessment
A BIP must be grounded in FBA data so that strategies directly address the identified function of the behavior.
Which of the following BEST describes 'extinction' in behavioral terms?
Answer: Withholding the reinforcer that maintains a problem behavior
Extinction involves removing the reinforcement that has been sustaining the behavior, causing the behavior to decrease over time.
A student earns stickers for staying on task and trades them for a preferred activity. This is an example of:
Answer: Token economy
A token economy is a system in which students earn tokens for desired behaviors and exchange them for backup reinforcers.
When a student's disruptive behavior escalates despite initial redirection, the BEST next step for a teacher assistant is to:
Answer: Notify the supervising teacher and follow the established behavior plan
Teacher assistants should escalate concerns to the supervising teacher and adhere to the student's established behavior plan when initial interventions fail.