Functions of Behavior: Observation and Reviewing of Records

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 10 in your textbook and review The Four Functions of Behavior - Basic ABA Concept with Examples (Links to an external site.).

For your discussion response, review Jazmine’s behavior within section 10.1 in your textbook and answer the following questions:

Which two methods of data described in Jazmine’s scenario do you think will best identify the problem behavior and determine the functions of a behavior? Explain why.

Based on Jazmine’s data, who would you bring in to be a part of her behavior team?

Name her problem behavior and identify the functions of the behavior.

How can you use her preferences and strengths (i.e., her energy, her persistence, her intelligence, her love of drawing) to change her challenging behavior into an acceptable behavior?

Create one short-term goal for Jazmine.

Create one long-term goal for Jazmine.

Link

https://psychcentral(dot)com/pro/child-therapist/2019/07/functionsofbehavioraba