Positive Behavioral Supports Flashcards

A person you support begins throwing items when transitioning between activities. Which PBS strategy should you implement first?

Answer: Identify antecedents and modify the transition routine

PBS prioritizes identifying antecedents (triggers) and modifying the environment or routine before using reactive strategies.

What does the 'B' represent in the ABC model of behavioral analysis?

Answer: Behavior

ABC stands for Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence — the three components used to analyze and understand behavior.

A DSP notices a person becomes agitated whenever the environment is too loud. This is an example of a:

Answer: Antecedent trigger

An antecedent trigger is a specific stimulus immediately preceding a behavior, such as loud noise causing agitation.

Which of the following best describes a 'replacement behavior' in PBS?

Answer: A skill that serves the same function as the challenging behavior

A replacement behavior serves the same communicative or functional purpose as the challenging behavior but in a more appropriate way.

When conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA), a DSP should primarily focus on:

Answer: Understanding the purpose or function of the behavior

An FBA aims to identify the function (purpose) of a behavior — such as escape, attention, or sensory needs — to inform effective intervention.

Which of the following is an example of a 'proactive' PBS strategy?

Answer: Rearranging the environment to prevent triggers

Proactive strategies are implemented before behaviors occur, such as modifying the environment to eliminate known triggers.

A person communicates their need for a break by engaging in self-injurious behavior. The BEST PBS response is to:

Answer: Teach the person an appropriate way to request a break

Teaching a functional communication skill (requesting a break) addresses the root cause of the self-injurious behavior.