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FBA Interpretation & Behavior Intervention
Plan for Student A
1. What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavior
Assessment (FBA)?
A) To label a student with a disability
B) To identify the function or purpose of a target behavior
C) To prescribe medication for behavior modification
D) To exclude a student from the general education setting
Answer: B
Rationale: An FBA is a systematic process for identifying the
environmental variables (antecedents and consequences) that
maintain a behavior. It seeks to explain why a behavior occurs, not
just describe it.
2. Which federal law mandates that an FBA must be
considered when a student with a disability's behavior leads
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to a change in placement (e.g., suspension over 10 days)?
A) No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
B) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
C) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
D) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Answer: C
*Rationale: IDEA 2004 requires that an FBA be conducted as
part of a manifestation determination review for long-term
disciplinary changes, and a BIP must be developed if the
behavior is a manifestation of the disability.*
3. In an FBA, what is an "antecedent"?
A) A consequence that reinforces behavior
B) An event that occurs immediately before a behavior
C) The behavior itself
D) A replacement skill taught to the student
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Answer: B
Rationale: The ABC model (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) is
the core of FBA. Antecedents trigger or precede the behavior.
Example: "Teacher asks Student A to open a math book (A) →
Student A yells (B) → Teacher removes the book (C)."
4. What is the most common function of challenging behavior
in students with developmental disabilities?
A) Access to tangibles
B) Sensory stimulation
C) Escape from demands or tasks
D) Attention from peers
Answer: C
Rationale: Research consistently shows that escape/avoidance of
non-preferred tasks, difficult academic work, or sensory
overstimulation is the most frequently identified function in school
settings, especially for students with autism or IDD.
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5. Which of the following is an example of an "establishing
operation" (EO) that would increase the value of escape as a
reinforcer for Student A?
A) Student A just finished a preferred video game break
B) Student A has been given a very difficult, multi-step worksheet
C) Student A received praise from the teacher 5 minutes ago
D) Student A ate a large lunch
Answer: B
Rationale: An establishing operation temporarily increases the
effectiveness of a reinforcer. A difficult task increases the value of
escape (i.e., getting away from that task becomes more
reinforcing).
6. A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) must always be:
A) Function-based
B) Punishment-based
FBA Interpretation & Behavior Intervention
Plan for Student A
1. What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavior
Assessment (FBA)?
A) To label a student with a disability
B) To identify the function or purpose of a target behavior
C) To prescribe medication for behavior modification
D) To exclude a student from the general education setting
Answer: B
Rationale: An FBA is a systematic process for identifying the
environmental variables (antecedents and consequences) that
maintain a behavior. It seeks to explain why a behavior occurs, not
just describe it.
2. Which federal law mandates that an FBA must be
considered when a student with a disability's behavior leads
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to a change in placement (e.g., suspension over 10 days)?
A) No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
B) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
C) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
D) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Answer: C
*Rationale: IDEA 2004 requires that an FBA be conducted as
part of a manifestation determination review for long-term
disciplinary changes, and a BIP must be developed if the
behavior is a manifestation of the disability.*
3. In an FBA, what is an "antecedent"?
A) A consequence that reinforces behavior
B) An event that occurs immediately before a behavior
C) The behavior itself
D) A replacement skill taught to the student
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Answer: B
Rationale: The ABC model (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) is
the core of FBA. Antecedents trigger or precede the behavior.
Example: "Teacher asks Student A to open a math book (A) →
Student A yells (B) → Teacher removes the book (C)."
4. What is the most common function of challenging behavior
in students with developmental disabilities?
A) Access to tangibles
B) Sensory stimulation
C) Escape from demands or tasks
D) Attention from peers
Answer: C
Rationale: Research consistently shows that escape/avoidance of
non-preferred tasks, difficult academic work, or sensory
overstimulation is the most frequently identified function in school
settings, especially for students with autism or IDD.
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5. Which of the following is an example of an "establishing
operation" (EO) that would increase the value of escape as a
reinforcer for Student A?
A) Student A just finished a preferred video game break
B) Student A has been given a very difficult, multi-step worksheet
C) Student A received praise from the teacher 5 minutes ago
D) Student A ate a large lunch
Answer: B
Rationale: An establishing operation temporarily increases the
effectiveness of a reinforcer. A difficult task increases the value of
escape (i.e., getting away from that task becomes more
reinforcing).
6. A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) must always be:
A) Function-based
B) Punishment-based
