AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

BEHAVIOR THERAPY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A functional assessment/behavior analysis is to identify maintaining conditions by gathering information about which of the following? (choose all that apply)
A
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B
A-situational antecedents (events that come from before/cue a certain behavior)
C
B-dimensions of problem behavior (influenced by antecedents)
D
C-consequences (events that follow the behavior)
E
D-life long plans with new behaviors
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a traditional FA there are four conditions: play (also known as the control condition), alone condition, contingent escape condition or demand, and contingent attention condition.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is a functional behavioral assessment? A functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is a process for gathering information about behaviors of concern, whether the behaviors are academic, social or emotional. Academic-related behaviors could be not completing homework assignments or class work.

Detailed explanation-3: -What are the Four Functions of Behavior? The predominant four functions of behavior are attention, escape, access, and sensory needs. These four functions allow us to understand and categorize someone’s actions, as well as determine why behaviors occur.

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