Behavior Function Quiz

A student interrupts the teacher repeatedly by calling out unrelated questions during group activity. What is the function of this behaviour?

• Escape

• Sensory

• Attention

• Tangible

A student complains of a stomach ache and asks to go to the toilet just as the teacher assigns a maths task. What is the likely function of this behaviour?

• Sensory

• Tangible

• Attention

• Escape

A student dramatically drops their pencil multiple times and sighs loudly, looking around to see if anyone notices. What function of behavior is this?

• Escape

• Attention

• Tangible

• Sensory

During a lesson in the assembly hall, a student is constantly fiddling with their shoelaces and seems distracted by the environment. What is the function of the behaviour?

• Tangible

• Attention

• Sensory

• Escape

During independent reading, a student keeps telling jokes to get their classmates to laugh, disrupting the quiet environment. What is the likely function of this behavior?

• Attention

• Sensory

• Escape

• Tangible

A student raises their hand repeatedly, pretending not to understand a simple task that they can actually complete on their own. What function of behavior is this?

• Escape

• Attention

• Tangible

• Sensory

A student throws a tantrum when they aren’t given immediate access to the classroom tablet during free time, despite being told they must wait. What is this behaviour’s main function?

• Tangible

• Sensory

• Escape

• Attention

During group work, a student becomes disruptive, claiming they don't like their group and creating tension until they are allowed to work alone. What functions do these behaviours serve?

• Attention

• Tangible

• Escape

• Sensory

A student refuses to participate in a reading activity, putting their head down on the desk, even though they typically enjoy reading. What function is this behaviour serving?

• Tangible

• Attention

• Escape

• Sensory

A student walks slowly and stops frequently whenever it's time to transition to P.E., avoiding participation in the activity. What is the function of the behaviour?

• Sensory

• Escape

• Attention

• Tangible