ABC's of Behavior
What does the A stand for in the ABC's of behavior?
Antecedent
What function of behavior starts with E?
Escape
Which behavior is better objectively and measurably defined?
Livie engages in disruptive behavior.
Livie talks out loud, taps on her desk, and crumples up paper at least 5 times per class period.
Livie talks out loud, taps on her desk, and crumples up paper at least 5 times per class period.
What does the B in ABC's of behavior stand for?
Behavior
What function of behavior starts with A?
Attention
What's the function? Shawn was at the store with his mom when he saw the COOLEST toy train. He began to whine, scream, kick, and cry, and his mom got him the train to quiet him down.
Tangible.
What does the C in ABC's of behavior stand for?
Consequence
What function of behavior starts with T?
Tangible
What's the consequence? Jenna demonstrated perseverance by finishing a worksheet that was really difficult for her. Her teacher gave her a PRIDE ticket and praised her for persevering. Now, when Jenna is given hard work, she continues working through it.
Earning ticket/praise...access to tangibles and/or attention
What is an antecedent?
Something that occurs BEFORE a behavior
What function of behavior starts with A/S?
Automatic/Sensory
What's the function? Devon's mom has been working all morning and he's been left to play by himself. He began whining, crying, spilling toys, and yelling for his mom while she was in a zoom meeting. His mom came running to him to find out what was wrong.
Attention
What is a consequence?
Name that function! Every time Mrs. Smith gives out a math test, Elena says she doesn't feel well and goes to the nurse.
Escape
What's the consequence? Joey struggled during math class, so he frequently acted out to get removed from class. Joey called out without raising his hand, and his teacher warned him if that happened again, he would get sent to the office. Joey called out again, and got sent to the office. Joey continued to call out during math class.
Getting sent to the office...escape