Midpoint Review

What are the 4 functions of behavior?

• Sensory,

  Escape,

  Access,

  Testing

• Sensory,

  Escape,

  Control, Frustration

• Sensory,

  Escape,

  Attention,

  Tangibles

• Escape,

  Avoidance,

  Access,

  Tangibles

If a student engages in escape behavior, that means they are:

• Trying to gain access to a preferred item.

• Trying to escape an aversive situation.

• Trying to gain attention from another person.

• Trying to get sensory input.

Which of the following are escape behaviors?

• Elopement

• Screaming

• Throwing Objects

• Any of these could be escape behaviors

True or False: It is okay to physically force students to complete work that they don't want to do.

• True

• False

Functional Communication Training describes when we teach a student to:

• Use their words (or other appropriate mode) to get their needs met.

• Tolerate a non-preferred situation.

• Use coping strategies, such as taking a deep breath.

• Comply with task demands.

When is the BEST time to have a student practice asking for a break?

• When they are really upset and want a break.

• Wednesdays

• Summer Solstice

• When they are calm.

If we let students engage with items during a break, the items should be:

• High-preferred

• Low-preferred

• Edible

• Sharp & Pointy

It's important that students don't confuse "taking a break" with:

• Earning a reward

• Taking a minute to chill

• Not having to do work

• Relaxing

When using the strategy of Non-contingent Reinforcement (AKA Scheduled Breaks), in order to take a break students must first:

• Complete Work

• Follow Directions

• Use a quiet voice

• Nothing! They get the break "for free."

All things being equal, students will choose to engage in behavior that has less:

• Attitude

• Response Effort

• IBI TOSA Keith Collier

• Reinforcement