| Question |
Answer |
| Target Behavior |
The behavior selected for intervention, most often to be extinguished or changed, although it may be a positive behavior that should be used in other school situations. |
| Response Generalization |
Application of a learned behavior or skill to another setting. |
| Positive Reinforcement |
Student is motivated to use a desired behavior because of the reward to be obtained. |
| Perseveration |
When a behavior continues repeatedly beyond the typical endpoint and the student demonstrates difficulty switching tasks. |
| Negative Reinforcement |
Student is motivated to use a desired behavior in order to avoid a negative consequence. |
| Modeling |
Use of imitation to set in place the desired behaviors. |
| Manifestation Determination |
Team review of the relationship between a student's inappropriate behavior and the disability. |
| Discrete Trial Training |
Strategy in which the function or task is broken down into steps that are rewarded immediately on a trial by trial basis. |
| Contingency Contract |
Written agreement between a student and teacher that outlines the expected performance and the consequences or reinforcers used. |
| Consequences |
Stimulus that follows a behavior action used in behavior management/modification to increase or decrease the behavior. |
| Behavior Rating Scale |
An evaluation tool that lists specific observable behaviors to assess the severity, frequency, and type of exhibited behaviors. |
| Behavior Intervention |
Strategies or actions used to extinguish, change, or redirect an inappropriate behavior. |
| Antecedent |
Stimulus used in behavior management and modification that occurs prior to the behavior and establishes the reason for the behavior. |
| Alternative School Placement |
Public school option that may be utilized when a student can't function in traditional school due to uncontrolled behaviors or a disruption resulting in suspension or expulsion. |
| Applied Behavior Analysis |
Method of behavior scrutiny to determine how and why a student responds to certain events, situations, or the environment and allows for a training component of rewards and reinforcements to help the student learn the target behavior. |
| Acting Out Behavior |
Inappropriate behavior considered more damaging and serious than other behaviors. |
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