Functions of
Behavior
Behavior
"SEAT" is the acronym we use to remember the four functions of behavior. What does this acronym stand for?
sensory, escape, attention, tangible
Frequency, rate, and duration are all examples of what type of measurement?
Continuous measurement
What is pairing?
Building rapport by associating yourself (the RBT) with positive and enjoyable experiences.
What are preference assessments used for?
To figure out a client's preferred reinforcers.
Name the three types of differential reinforcement
Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors (DRI)
Differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO)
Differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA)
You are parallel playing next to your client in the classroom. Your supervisor walks in to have a conversation with you. While you are busy speaking with your supervisor, your client starts hitting themself in the head. What is the function of this behavior?
Attention
methods of recording discontinuous measurement include...
whole interval recording, partial interval recording, momentary time sampling.
What percentage of your hours must be supervised by a BCBA each month?
5%
You are conducting a preference assessment in which you present your client with one toy for a pre-se amount of time. After the time is up, you present them with another single toy. What type of preference assessment is this?
Single stimulus
Your clients target behavior for reduction is screaming. They earn a token every 10 minutes that no screaming is recorded, even if other maladaptive behaviors are present. This is an example of...
DRO
sensory
Your BCBA instructs you to keep a tally of every instance that your client engages in self-injurious behavior. what type of continuous measurement procedure is being used?
frequency
Give one example of an antecedent intervention
Premack principle (first-then language)
body positioning (standing in front of door to block elopement)
using a timer for a physical reminder of client's schedule
You present your client with two edible reinforcers and ask them to choose one. What type of preference assessment is being used?
paired stimulus
Your client's target behavior is crying for attention. you only reinforce the replacement behavior of saying "excuse me" when they want someone's attention. What type of differential reinforcement is this?
DRA
You bring your client to the table and present them with a worksheet and the demand, "time to work." Your client flops to the floor and engages in a three minute tantrum. What is the function of this behavior?
escape
You give your client the SD "clap your hands." It takes your client 30 seconds to respond to this demand. this is an example of....
Latency
Give an example of positive reinforcement
Adding something to increase the likelihood of a behavior.
Example: A client completed a worksheet, so they are given a piece of candy.
You present your client with an array of 5 items and prompt them to choose one. They choose a toy car and you give them one minute to play with it. You take the car and place it back into the array of items, and prompt your client to choose again. What type of preference assessment is this?
Multiple stimulus with replacement
Your client frequently hits peers. Your BCBA wants you to use differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors to try and minimize the hitting. What might this look like?
reinforcing any other activity that keeps the hands busy other than hitting.
Example: hands in pockets, safe hands, using a fidget, etc.
You bring your client to the playground for play time. They notice that another client is on the swing. Your client begins to aggress toward the child on the swing. What is the function of this behavior?
Tangible
You are taking data on your client's tantruming behavior. The data is taken in 5 minute increments. You are recording whether or not your client screams at ANY point during the 5 minute increment. Which type of recording is being used?
Partial interval recording
A client masters requesting bubbles with their RBT, but struggles to request bubbles from parents or any other adults. What skill does this client still need to learn?
Generalization
You place an array of 5 items in front of your client and prompt them to choose one. The client chooses a baby doll, and you give them one minute to play with it before removing it from the array entirely. You then prompt your client to make a choice from the other 4 items. What type of preference assessment is this?
Multiple stimulus without replacement
Your BCBA wants to implement a DRA for your client's behavior of spitting. What might this look like?
Reinforcing an alternative behavior to spitting, such as using a chewy or chewing gum.