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Tolerance Level

  • We here at GPA set clear rules and appropriate expectations for the students
  • Provide structured environment
  • Consistent teaching
  • provide student centered rationales
  • Model these expectations throuighout the day. It begins on the very first day.
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What is intermittent reinforcement?

Reinforecement which occurs occaisionallyrather than every time

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What is response cost?

The contingent withdrawal of reinforcement following a behavior

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Why do we use a structured behavior model at G.P.A.?

It provides a systematic, objective, positive method of reinforcing acceptable behavior, correcting unacceptable behavior, & teach acceptable social skills to teach and demonstrate the cause/effect relationships between behaviors students exhbit and outcomes they experience.

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What is discrimination of learning?

Teaching students that certain behaviors that appropriate in one situation may be inappropriate in another

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What is professionalism?

  • The conduct, aims, or qualities of a professional

Some examples are:

  • Appropriate dress
  • Accepting feedback
  • Following policies & procedures
  • Coming to work on time 

Based on professionalism training, if you are having an issue with a staff member tou should talk with that person and provide them with feedback in a professional manner.

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What is Fading?

The gradual removal of prompts & artificial consequences, which were necessary to establish& maintain a behavior.

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What is Tolerance Level?

  • It is a term used to describe the fine line between what staff will and will not accept as appropriate behaviors
  • a fine line between when to use effective praise and when to use a teaching interaction  
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What is a support plan?

An individualized plan with explanation of student motivators, individualized target skills, and behavioral techniques

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When do you use a teaching interaction?

A teaching interaction procedure is used to correct inappropriate behavior and teach alternative appropriate skills

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Reinforcement

  • Primary reinforcer is a reinforcer that you are born needing 
    • Ex: food, water, shelter, sleep
  • Secondary reinforcer is a reinforcer that is conditioned to be motivating
    • Ex: Money, tokens, grades in school, stickers, etc.
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Who is involved in the process of devloping an individualized support plan?

  • The social worker, teacher, aides, facilitators, consultant, and student
  • All of them must sign the support plan
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What is shaping?

A process for teaching more complex/ difficult skills that are not currently in the child’s repertoire

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What is Satiation?

Any event that has proven to be reinforcing may lose its reinforcing value if presented too frequently or too close in proximity to the previous presentation

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What is 

self-determination?

to equip the child/youth with the skills to recognize & act on opportunities that will enable the child to have frequent, meaningful input into decisions affecting his/her life

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A student makes a statement, “I wish I didn’t take all of those pills this morning.” 

Who is the first person you should contact after hearing this statement?

The social worker in the classroom

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What combination of points does a student need to make privileges for the next day?

  • Students must earn a total of 2,000+ points to make privileges
  • There should be at least 1,200+ points earned in their target skills
  • The remaining 800+ points can be in non-target skills

Room 16: We have morning privileges and afternoon privileges. Students must earn 15 points total. At least 6 need to be in their target skills and the other 9+ points can be in non-target skills.

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What are bonds?

  • Artificial external motivation we use at GPA
  • A student can earn a bond each time they accumulate points.
  • Room 16: 100 points 
  • The rest of GPA: 10,000 points
  • The student can use them to purchase rewards from the Super Store 
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What is an “Effective Praise” interaction?

It is a teaching procedure used to reinforce appropriate behavior and efforts

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Give an example of passive behavior

  • Eye rolling
  • Not answering a direct question
  • Sighing
  • No eye contact
  • Changing subject
  • Smiling
  • Walking away
  • Putting head down
  • Hands on hips
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What is meant by the intensity of a behavior?

How often is the behavior occurring, how long does it last, & the magnitude of the behavior

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What is a negative consequence?

A negative consequence is a way to decrease the probability of behavior from occurring again

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Give an example of positive reinforcement?

  • Earning points
  • Earning time with staff
  • Right Choice Tickets
  • Good job/gotcha good tickets
  • Praise
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What is the motivational system?

A behavior management program that provides systematic, objective, positive methods of:

  • Reinforcing acceptable, desired behavior
  • Correcting unacceptable behavior
  • Teaching skills which students can use as alternatives to previously unacceptable behavior responses
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What does T.F.A stand for?

Teaching Family Association

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What is a social skill?

The ability to interact with others in a given social context in specfic ways that are socially acceptable or valued and, at the same time, personally beneficial, mutually beneficial, or beneficial primarily to others.

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How many points does a student need to get out of in-school suspension?

2,000

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What are two kinds of consequences?

  • Positive consequence 
  • Negative consequences
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What is a positive consequence?

  • A positive consequence is a reward a student will earn that will increase the frequency of positive behaviors
  • Can only be effective if the student has an opportunity to use the privilege that is earned
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What are the three phases of Anger management?

  • Prevention phase (three teaching interactions plus cool down phase)
  • Calming down phase                                            (Praise, describe, instruct)
  • Re-entering phase                                           (recording negative points and positive correction) 
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What does SEL stand for?

Social and Emotional Learning

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Examples of SEL Skills

  • Thinking before acting
  • apologizing
  • honesty
  • resolving conflict
  • expressing needs
  • dealing with frustration
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What does S.O.D.A.S. stand for?

  • Situation
  • Options
  • Disadvantages
  • Advantages
  • Solution
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What are examples of a praise statement?

  • Class, you’re all doing great following along in your book!
  • We knew you could do it!
  • Awesome job!
  • That’s incredible!
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True or false?

Students must earn target skill points every period?

False

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What are the A-B-C’s of Learning Theory?

  • Antecedent: something in the environment that causes a behavior (not always under one’s control)
  • Behavior: Anything that is observable and measurable. It’s characterized by the frequency, duration, and intensity of the behavior
  • Consequence: what happens after the behavior occurs (can be controlled, it can increase or decrease behavior change)

Example:

Antecedent: Student asks teacher if he can get a drink. Teacher says, “No.”

Behavior: Student asks another staff member to go get a drink.

Consequence: Student goes through a teaching interaction for not accepting no.

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What is a target skill?


How many target skills does a student work on in school? 

  • A target skill is a specific skill area where the student has a deficiency
  • Students in school work on 2 target skills
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What is the purpose of a “cool down” phase?

  • Giving the student the opportunity to regain control of their behavior
  • it can be given at any time
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What are the three negative point levels? 

(non-target)

 Room 16: -2 points, -4 points, -10 points

The rest of GPA: -200 points, -400 points, -4,000 points

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What is the purpose of the reflection room & when should it be used?

A room used for students who are not under instructional control, who are unable to go back to class, and who are unable to complete their interactions

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What is the “Safety” room & when should it be used?


  • meets restraint criteria
  • This room should be used in 15 minute increments
  • A form must be filled out after use
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What is a rationale?

  • A statement that explains the natural benefits/positive consequences someone may receive by engaging in appropriate/inappropriate behavior 
  • An effective rational is personal to the student (student -centered)
  • It is brief
  • It allows tou to use specific natural consequences
  • You want it to be convincing
  • You use it when teaching a new skill, reinforcing appropriate behavior, during student governement meetings 
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What is “Planned Teaching” & when should it be done?

  • Teaching in the absence of inappropriate behavior designed to set clear expectations and to promote the use of the curriculum skills
  • It should be done at a neutral time (homeroom/lunch)
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What are the steps of a “teaching interaction”?

  • Initial praise/ empathy
  • Description of the inappropriate behavior
  • Consequences/ Skill identification
  • Description of Appropriate Skill and Behavior
  • Positive Correction Statement                        rationale w/ acknowledgement and practice
  • Praise
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What are the steps to a“Planned Teaching” interaction?

  • Introduce skill and describe the skill
  • Give rationale (student centered)
  • Practice the skill
  • Provide practice, feedback, and positive consequence
  • Plan for future use 
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Name the two reasons a student could meet restraint criteria

  • When a student is a danger to themselves
  • When a student is a danger to others 
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What are the steps to the “Effective Praise” interaction?

  • Praise/ Identify the skill
  • Description of appropriate behavior
  • Rationale/ Acknowledgement
  • Positive consequence (Optional)
  • Praise and encouragement throughout