Fba Should Be Banned
1. Give a school-based example of two of the following: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, or extinction.
A positive reinforcement would be if a student was doing the correct behavior, the teacher would praise the student for using the correct behavior. Example: Jimmy raised his hand to answer the questions the teacher directed to the class. The teacher smiled at Jimmy, and told him he was doing a great job answering the questions by raising his hand. Jimmy is proud of himself and continues to raise his hand to answer questions.
An example of extinction would include having the student’s challenging behavior be ignored. Example: Jimmy makes rude comments when his classmates answer the class discussion questions. The class ignores Jimmy. Jimmy’s comments start to fade away when he does not get the attention from the class.
2. Discuss at least two benefits …show more content…
The teacher can use this information from the FBA to find appropriate interventions that will help support the student and help them achieve what they want. An FBA can reduce the negative behavior in a classroom and increase the desired behaviors. Teachers can utilize this information to correct the challenging behavior and be able to get teaching back on track without daily disruptions.
3. Watch the video below and fill out the ABC analysis form on Kira, the girl in the white shirt. What do you think is the function of Kira’s behavior?
I think the function of Kira’s behavior is to gain peer attention. Kira is seen smiling at her peers when she answers the teacher’s questions. The students are seen giggling around Kira after she makes her comments.
4. Nigel’s problem behavior includes cursing, making derogatory comments toward other students, yelling, spitting, and shoving chairs. What type of a measurement system would you use to collect data on Nigel’s problem behaviors? Explain your
A positive reinforcement would be if a student was doing the correct behavior, the teacher would praise the student for using the correct behavior. Example: Jimmy raised his hand to answer the questions the teacher directed to the class. The teacher smiled at Jimmy, and told him he was doing a great job answering the questions by raising his hand. Jimmy is proud of himself and continues to raise his hand to answer questions.
An example of extinction would include having the student’s challenging behavior be ignored. Example: Jimmy makes rude comments when his classmates answer the class discussion questions. The class ignores Jimmy. Jimmy’s comments start to fade away when he does not get the attention from the class.
2. Discuss at least two benefits …show more content…
The teacher can use this information from the FBA to find appropriate interventions that will help support the student and help them achieve what they want. An FBA can reduce the negative behavior in a classroom and increase the desired behaviors. Teachers can utilize this information to correct the challenging behavior and be able to get teaching back on track without daily disruptions.
3. Watch the video below and fill out the ABC analysis form on Kira, the girl in the white shirt. What do you think is the function of Kira’s behavior?
I think the function of Kira’s behavior is to gain peer attention. Kira is seen smiling at her peers when she answers the teacher’s questions. The students are seen giggling around Kira after she makes her comments.
4. Nigel’s problem behavior includes cursing, making derogatory comments toward other students, yelling, spitting, and shoving chairs. What type of a measurement system would you use to collect data on Nigel’s problem behaviors? Explain your