ABA503 Test 2 Study Set
An operational definition of the bx,
The situations that the behavior is likely (and unlikely) to occur under,
The potential environmental events that affect the likelihood of the behavior (i.e., the function) -
ANS-WHAT SHOULD AN FBA PROVIDE US WITH?
Assessments conducted w/in an FBA by means other than directly observing the referred
individual
• Interviews and Rating Scales - ANS-INDIRECT ASSESSMENTS
Less time may be necessary to complete the
assessment
Less specific training is needed - ANS-Advantages of Indirect Assessments
MAY PROVIDE LESS OR ERRONEOUS INFORMATION RELATED TO THE SOUNDNESS
FUNCTION OF THE BEHAVIOR,
Lack of Psychometric Soundness - ANS-Disadvantages of Indirect Assessments
Avoid jargon!
Avoid suggesting any ideas during the interview
Avoid blaming, shaming, or assuming
Avoid presenting as the expert on the client
Do not present as a bx magician
Use open ended questions
Listen to how the client's bx adds to the environment as a whole
Reframe what is told to you
Be supportive, compassionate, warm
Express willingness to work as a team to address all concerns... buy-in is key! - ANS-Interview
Tips
Gathers info about the bx, frequency, and
conditions that the bx occurs under
Administered by an interviewer
Can be flexible
Can be affected by bias - ANS-Structured interviews:
• Great tool that will assist with the following:
Providing a starting place for further interviews
Provides view of routine
Identifies bx(s) as well as their possible antecedents, consequences, and environments where
they are more/less likely to occur
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