Using Data in Behavior Plans

Question 1

Positive and Meaningful Reinforcers

Answer 1

using various techniques to encourage and reinforce desired behaviors from a student

Question 2

Negative Punishment

Answer 2

removing a stimulus in reaction to a behavior to decrease the likelihood of the behavior

Question 3

Punishment

Answer 3

a penalty given in response to a behavior

Question 4

Continuous Reinforcement / Punishment

Answer 4

the reinforcement or punishment is performed every time the behavior occurs

Question 5

Latency Recording

Answer 5

a measure of the length of time it takes for a behavior to occur after a verbal cue or inciting incident

Question 6

Intensity

Answer 6

a measure of the severity or volume of a behavior when it occurs

Question 7

Self-Monitoring

Answer 7

Students track their own behavior against set goals and criteria, using tools like checklists or charts; promotes self-awareness and accountability, leading to improved self-regulation and academic success.

Question 8

Frequency/Event & Rate

Answer 8

the number of ocurrences of an observed behavior over a set time period

Question 9

Self-Stimulation

Answer 9

repetitive actions, sounds, or words that are generally not socially appropriate, but help the individual soothe or calm themselves

Question 10

Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS)

Answer 10

a 3-tiered system that provides positive attention for desired behaviors from all students and becomes more specific and motivating for struggling students

Question 11

Negative Reinforcement

Answer 11

removing a stimulus in reaction to a behavior to increase the likelihood of a behavior

Question 12

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

Answer 12

assesses what the negative behaviors are, what causes them and what can be taught in order to lessen the frequency

Question 13

Behavioral (Instructional) Objectives

Answer 13

aims of instruction (or any learning activity stated in terms of observable behavior)

Question 14

Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence

Answer 14

recording the event that immediately precedes and the immediate effect of an observed behavior

Question 15

Intermittent Reinforcement / Punishment

Answer 15

the reinforcement or punishment occurs after a specific number of occurrences

Question 16

Consequence

Answer 16

the result, either positive or negative, of an observed behavior

Question 17

Frequency

Answer 17

the number of ocurrences of an observed behavior over a set time period

Question 18

Positive Punishment

Answer 18

presenting a stimulus in reaction to a behavior to decrease the likelihood of the behavior

Question 19

Interval Recording

Answer 19

the observation period is split up into several small windows of recording to allow for a teacher to attend to other tasks during the overall observation

Question 20

Reinforcement

Answer 20

providing positive responses to positive behaviors in an effort to increase the frequency

Question 21

Variable Intermittent Reinforcement

Answer 21

the response to the behavior occurs randomly

Question 22

504 Plan

Answer 22

the accommodations provided to a student who has an impairment that significantly impacts their life

Question 23

Removing The Audience

Answer 23

letting the student know that you will address their behavior later and moving on so that other students can not give attention for negative behavior

Question 24

Antecedent

Answer 24

the behavior, event of circumstance immediately preceding an observed behavior by a student

Question 25

Noncompliance / Defiance

Answer 25

not doing what is expected or asked and possibly giving excuses or reasons the student cannot or will not comply

Question 26

Aggression

Answer 26

physical or verbal hostility that is intended to harm the recipient

Question 27

latency

Answer 27

a measure of the length of time it takes for a behavior to occur after a verbal cue or inciting incident

Question 28

Fixed Intermittent Reinforcement

Answer 28

there is a set number of times an action occurs before the behavior is reinforcement

Question 29

Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)

Answer 29

an ARD committee meeting that must be held before any disciplinary action which would remove a special education student from the prescribed placement in his or her IEP for more than 10 days; the meeting must determine if the behavior which led to the discipline is a direct result of the student's disability or not

Question 30

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

Answer 30

a plan for improving behavior that impedes learning as determined in the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) process

Question 31

Duration

Answer 31

the length of time for which an observed behavior persists

Question 32

Withdrawal

Answer 32

refusal to participate or engage

Question 32

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Answer 32

legally mandated, customized educational plan developed for students with disabilities in the United States, outlining specific learning goals, services, accommodations, and supports needed to meet their unique educational needs

Question 33

Proactive Strategies

Answer 33

actions that increase the probability of positive behaviors occurring

Question 34

Positive Reinforcement

Answer 34

presenting a stimulus in reaction to a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior

Question 35

Intensity Recording

Answer 35

a measure of the severity or volume of a behavior when it occurs

Question 36

Duration Recording

Answer 36

the length of time for which an observed behavior persists

Question 37

Reductive Strategies

Answer 37

actions that decrease the probability of negative behaviors occurring