Unit 5 Discussion Exceptional Needs Children

Operational Definitions and FBAs Unit 5 discusses the importance of creating a clear and concise definition so that behaviors can be measured. Information on measurement and the functions of behavior was provided as well as evaluating the accuracy of data. Discussion: Refer to the following document from this week's reading: How to Write Operational Definitions This reading describes how to create an objective, clear, and complete operational definition. Create a short scenario that includes a problem behavior in the classroom setting. After you have chosen a problem behavior, create an operational definition. Choose the best type of measurement and explain how this data will be collected. Provide a rationale for why this is the best measurement for this behavior. Describe the Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence of your scenario as well as the hypothesized function. What is the next step in the planning of changing this behavior? Complete your discussion this week by responding to multiple peer posts. Comment on their short scenario that includes a problem behavior and whether or not their operational definition is clear and complete. Add thoughts related to whether or not their operational definition could be easily measured and how it could be measured.