Definitions
What is an antecedent?
Anything that happens immediately before a behavior.
Giving students a warning before a transition is called what?
Transitional warning
Posting classroom rules before instruction begins is an example of what?
Setting clear expectations and/or priming
Name one of the four common functions of behavior.
Attention, Escape, Tangible, or Sensory.
Sarah becomes upset every time math begins. What should the teacher do first?
Identify the antecedent and determine why math triggers the behavior.
Antecedent strategies are designed to do what?
Prevent challenging behavior before it occurs.
Providing a picture schedule is an example of what strategy?
Visual supports.
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If a student acts out to avoid difficult work, what is the likely function?
Escape.
A student throws pencils during independent work because assignments are too difficult. Name one antecedent strategy.
Modify tasks, provide choices, reduce workload, or preteach skills.
True or False: Antecedent interventions happen after a behavior.
False
Allowing students to choose between two assignments is called what?
Choice making.
Completing an easy request before asking a difficult one is called what?
High-probability request sequence (behavioral momentum).
Which antecedent strategy helps students seeking attention before problem behavior occurs?
Noncontingent attention.
Marcus shouts for attention during instruction. Which antecedent strategy would best prevent this?
Provide frequent planned attention before shouting occurs.
Name two examples of antecedent strategies.
Any two:
A teacher shortens a worksheet because the work is overwhelming. What antecedent strategy is being used?
Task modification.
Rearranging desks to reduce distractions is an example of what?
Environmental arrangement/strategies
Why is identifying the function important before selecting an antecedent strategy?
The strategy should match the reason the behavior occurs.
Jamie struggles during transitions and frequently cries. Name two antecedent supports.
Examples:
Why are antecedent interventions often more effective than only using consequences?
They prevent problem behavior from occurring in the first place.
Giving attention every 10 minutes regardless of behavior is called what?
Noncontingent reinforcement (or noncontingent attention)
Practicing a routine before an assembly is called what?
Priming or behavioral rehearsal.
Which antecedent strategy would help if behavior occurs because work is too difficult?
Task modification, choice making, or instructional supports.
A student frequently refuses work after lunch because the classroom is noisy and overwhelming. List three antecedent strategies.