Lecture 6 Flashcards
(7 cards)
When is behaviour problematic
Problem behaviours that are socially significant
Affect others and surrounding environment
Safety of the person and others are threatened
Hinders ability to acquire new skills
Leads to restrictive living arrangements
How to think about behaviour
Behaviour is learned
Behaviour can be adaptive or maladaptive
Behaviour is a form of communication with a function (get or avoid)
Functions of behaviour
Positive reinforcement
- social positive reinforcement (attention, access)
-automatic positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
- social negative reinforcement (escape/avoidance)
-automatic negative reinforcement
Functional behavioural assessment steps
- Define the target behaviour (what). Must be specific, observable and measurable
2.interview to identify individual factors
3.observation and analysis of when and where the behaviour occurs
-ABC analysis
4.identify the functions of the behaviour (why) (get/avoids)
5.intervention
Behaviour management strategies
Proactive strategies
Implement before the behaviour occurs
Social negative reinforcement - gives choices to the individual
Teaching alternative behaviours
Implement just as behaviour starts to occur
Social positive reinforcement - teach individual request social attention
Intervention plan
Replace the PB with a replacement behaviour that’s more socially acceptable and has the same consequence (get/avoid)
Prompt the RB
prevent the PB by directly assessing antecedents and functions
At earliest sign of PB redirect to RB
minimise reinforcement
Train and reinforce desired behaviour
Trauma informed application
Immediate need to minimise restraint use for individuals with dangerous behaviours (in patient settings)
Offering enhanced choices - simple method towards individuals having their say
Doesn’t have to be tangible - choices can be made about contexts
