WGU D001 EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) - (answer) an approach to figuring out why a student acts a
certain way. It uses different methods to understand what's behind behavior challenges
The basic idea is that a student's behavior serves a purpose. Whether they know it or not kids act in
certain ways for a reason. If schools and families can understand what is causing a behavior they can find
ways to change it.
Target behavior - (answer) This is the behavior of concern that is selected for intervention and is
sometimes referred as the problem behavior. The target behavior is expected to increase or decrease as
a result of implementing the functional assessment based intervention.
Triggers - (answer) Also known as antecedents or setting events the trigger is what causes the
behavior. In technical terms antecedents of behavior are stimulus events situations or circumstances that
precede an operant response.
Consequences - (answer) What occurs directly after the behavior including verbal interactions from
staff/peers physical interactions from staff/peers and any type of prompting
Strategies - (answer) Positive behavior strategies are evidence based. proactive approaches to
changing challenging student behavior. Some examples of positive behavior strategies are per correcting
and prompting and nonverbal signs
Hypothesis - (answer) "best guess" about why the child's behavior is occurring. It is based on the
information collected from the FBA. A good behavior hypothesis statement should clearly describe the
challenging behavior what happens right before the behavior. and what happens right after the behavior.
It should also contain the function of the behavior or what is the child getting from behaving this way.
Function of behavior - (answer) when one successfully identifies the function of the behavior one can
reinforce an alternate acceptable behavior that will replace it. When a student has a particular need or
function fulfilled by an alternate means the mal adaptive or unacceptable behavior is less likely to
reappear. For example: if a child needs attention and one gives them attention in an appropriate way
because of appropriate behavior humans tend to cement the appropriate behavior and make the
inappropriate or unwanted behavior less likely to appear.
, WGU D001 EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
6 most common functions of behavior - (answer) 1. To obtain a preferred item or activity
2. Escape or avoidance. The behavior helps the child to escape from a setting or activity that he or she
dosent want
3. To get attention. either from significant adults or peers
4. To communicate. This is especially true with children with disabilities that limit their ability to
communicate.
5. Self-stimulation. when the behavior itself provides reinforcement
6. Control or power. Some students feel particularly powerless and a problematic behavior may give
them a sense of power or control.
BIP - (answer) Behavior Intervention Plan can be used as a proactive action plan to address behaviors
that are impending learning of the student or others. A BIP includes positive behavioral interventions
strategies and supports. Behavior intervention plan should focus on understanding why the behavior
occurred then focus on teaching an alternative behavior that meets the students need in a more
acceptable way. This includes making instructional and environmental changes providing reinforcement
reactive strategies and effective communication.
Replacement Behavior - (answer) This is a behavior that is socially valid and will result in the students
needs being met in other words what behavior can the student do instead of the target behavior that
typically serves the same function . In brief we want to empower the students to acquire new socially
valid behavior that will help them to get their needs met in a more constructive way and to help them
enjoy life more fully.
Instructional Strategies - (answer) Instructional strategies are the methods we use to teach the
replacement behavior. This is the actual "how we teach" part of the plan this includes words like
practice, role play, model etc.
Reinforcement Procedure - (answer) This procedure provides a description of the proactive means of
supporting replacement or appropriate behavior. A replacement behavior for calling out would be to
raise their hand and a means of reinforcing or rewarding that activity would be part of the BIP.
Negative Reinforcement - (answer) Unwanted stimulus removed by behavior
Positive reinforcement - (answer) Rewarding Stimulus presented by behavior
ANSWERS
FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) - (answer) an approach to figuring out why a student acts a
certain way. It uses different methods to understand what's behind behavior challenges
The basic idea is that a student's behavior serves a purpose. Whether they know it or not kids act in
certain ways for a reason. If schools and families can understand what is causing a behavior they can find
ways to change it.
Target behavior - (answer) This is the behavior of concern that is selected for intervention and is
sometimes referred as the problem behavior. The target behavior is expected to increase or decrease as
a result of implementing the functional assessment based intervention.
Triggers - (answer) Also known as antecedents or setting events the trigger is what causes the
behavior. In technical terms antecedents of behavior are stimulus events situations or circumstances that
precede an operant response.
Consequences - (answer) What occurs directly after the behavior including verbal interactions from
staff/peers physical interactions from staff/peers and any type of prompting
Strategies - (answer) Positive behavior strategies are evidence based. proactive approaches to
changing challenging student behavior. Some examples of positive behavior strategies are per correcting
and prompting and nonverbal signs
Hypothesis - (answer) "best guess" about why the child's behavior is occurring. It is based on the
information collected from the FBA. A good behavior hypothesis statement should clearly describe the
challenging behavior what happens right before the behavior. and what happens right after the behavior.
It should also contain the function of the behavior or what is the child getting from behaving this way.
Function of behavior - (answer) when one successfully identifies the function of the behavior one can
reinforce an alternate acceptable behavior that will replace it. When a student has a particular need or
function fulfilled by an alternate means the mal adaptive or unacceptable behavior is less likely to
reappear. For example: if a child needs attention and one gives them attention in an appropriate way
because of appropriate behavior humans tend to cement the appropriate behavior and make the
inappropriate or unwanted behavior less likely to appear.
, WGU D001 EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
6 most common functions of behavior - (answer) 1. To obtain a preferred item or activity
2. Escape or avoidance. The behavior helps the child to escape from a setting or activity that he or she
dosent want
3. To get attention. either from significant adults or peers
4. To communicate. This is especially true with children with disabilities that limit their ability to
communicate.
5. Self-stimulation. when the behavior itself provides reinforcement
6. Control or power. Some students feel particularly powerless and a problematic behavior may give
them a sense of power or control.
BIP - (answer) Behavior Intervention Plan can be used as a proactive action plan to address behaviors
that are impending learning of the student or others. A BIP includes positive behavioral interventions
strategies and supports. Behavior intervention plan should focus on understanding why the behavior
occurred then focus on teaching an alternative behavior that meets the students need in a more
acceptable way. This includes making instructional and environmental changes providing reinforcement
reactive strategies and effective communication.
Replacement Behavior - (answer) This is a behavior that is socially valid and will result in the students
needs being met in other words what behavior can the student do instead of the target behavior that
typically serves the same function . In brief we want to empower the students to acquire new socially
valid behavior that will help them to get their needs met in a more constructive way and to help them
enjoy life more fully.
Instructional Strategies - (answer) Instructional strategies are the methods we use to teach the
replacement behavior. This is the actual "how we teach" part of the plan this includes words like
practice, role play, model etc.
Reinforcement Procedure - (answer) This procedure provides a description of the proactive means of
supporting replacement or appropriate behavior. A replacement behavior for calling out would be to
raise their hand and a means of reinforcing or rewarding that activity would be part of the BIP.
Negative Reinforcement - (answer) Unwanted stimulus removed by behavior
Positive reinforcement - (answer) Rewarding Stimulus presented by behavior
