Antecedent Interventions

What is the primary goal of antecedent interventions in ABA?

• The reinforce desired behaviors

• To prevent problem behaviors before they occur

• To punish undesired behaviors after they occur

• To ignore all behaviors

Which of the following is an example of an antecedent intervention?

• Giving a time-out after a child misbehaves

• Providing a visual schedule to help a child understand the sequence of activities

• Taking away a toy as a consequence for hitting a sibling

• Giving praise after a child completes a chore

True or False: Antecedent interventions focus on modifying the environment to encourage desired behaviors and discourage problem behaviors.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is NOT an example of antecedent interventions?

• Using visual cues or prompts to remind a child to use polite language

• Arranging the physical environment to minimize distractions during homework time

• Giving a reward sticker after a child shares a toy with his sibling

• Letting your child know how long he has before you have to leave the playground

What is the purpose of providing choices as an antecedent intervention?

• To assert authority

• To reduce frustration and increase compliance

• To limit the child's autonomy

• To avoid decision-making for yourself and make the transition smoother

How does setting clear expectations contribute to effective antecedent interventions?

• It confuses the child

• It creates opportunities for negotiation

• It reduces uncertainty and increases predictability

• It increases the likelihood of impulsive behaviors

How can you change the environment as an antecedent intervention?

• Providing a time-out chair for a child to sit in when he engages in challenging behaviors

• Allowing the child to choose between two different snacks

• Placing toys in bins labeled with pictures of easy clean up

• Giving verbal praise after a child completes a task

What are the four functions of behavior?

• Escape, attention, access, sensory stimulation

• Escape, attention, avoidance, sensory

• Attention, sensory, avoidance, misunderstanding

• Making choices, attention, tolerance, sensory

What is one way you can prompt functional communication when your child is upset?

• Ignore until the child calms down

• Provide choices to help the child express preferences

• Tell the child to stop crying

• Punish the child for being upset by taking away a preferred item/activity

How can offering choices help prompt functional communication when a child is upset?

• By making the child comply with demands

• By giving the child control and allowing them to express preferences

• By ignoring problem behavior and focusing on something good

• Helps with the transition from the child being upset to feeling another emotion