Behavioral Interventions for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD)

Question 1

What is a core principle of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)?

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Finding and addressing the underlying causes of challenging behaviors.

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Punishing students for misbehavior to prevent future incidents.

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Using physical restraints to stop students from engaging in harmful behaviors.

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Ignoring students who exhibit challenging behaviors to avoid reinforcing negative attention-seeking patterns.

Question 2

What is a key ingredient in creating a successful positive behavior support plan?

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Clearly stating expected behaviors

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Primarily using punishment for bad behavior

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Ignoring challenging behaviors

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Using physical restraints as a main behavior management tool

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a key part of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)?

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Focusing on punishment for bad behavior

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Setting clear rules and expectations

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Giving rewards for good behavior

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Using data to track how well things are working

Question 4

Which of the following is a **key step** in conducting a functional behavior analysis (FBA) to assess the behavior of a student with EBD?

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Observing the student's behavior in various settings

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Interviewing the student's parents or guardians

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Administering a standardized behavior rating scale

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Developing a behavior intervention plan

Question 5

What is a key principle of behavioral interventions?

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Rewarding positive behaviors

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Punishing negative behaviors

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Ignoring negative behaviors

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Waiting until behaviors become severe

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a key principle of behavioral interventions?

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Disregard negative behaviors and only pay attention to positive ones.

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Use positive reinforcement and appropriate consequences.

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Focus on changing the environment to support positive behavior.

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Provide consistent and predictable consequences for actions.

Question 7

Which of the following is a key principle underlying the implementation of positive behavior supports?

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Providing positive reinforcement for desired behaviors

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Punishing students for misbehavior

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Ignoring inappropriate behavior

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of conducting a functional behavior analysis?

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To identify the triggers and consequences of problem behaviors

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To develop a plan for punishment or rewards

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To provide a diagnosis for mental health disorders

Question 9

Which of the following is a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) technique used to challenge and modify negative thought patterns?

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Cognitive restructuring

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Behavior modification

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Applied behavior analysis

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Dialectical behavior therapy

Question 10

What is the primary responsibility of the teacher in the implementation of behavioral interventions?

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To consistently apply the interventions and monitor progress

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To provide occasional reinforcement for desired behaviors

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To observe students and make referrals to specialists

Question 11

Which of the following is a benefit of using positive behavior supports in the classroom?

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Improved student attendance and engagement

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Increased suspension rates

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Heightened levels of anxiety

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Reduced social skills

Question 12

What is the primary goal of a behavioral intervention plan (BIP)?

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To provide a comprehensive plan for managing problem behaviors

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To diagnose students with emotional and behavioral disorders

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To individualize instruction based on student needs

Question 13

What is the importance of collecting data when implementing behavioral interventions?

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To monitor progress and make necessary adjustments

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To compare students to each other

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To prove to parents that interventions are effective

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To punish students who are not responding to interventions

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a positive behavior support strategy?

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Providing praise and rewards for desired behaviors

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Detention

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Time-outs

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Suspension

Question 15

What is the role of collaboration in implementing effective behavioral interventions?

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To involve parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders

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To exclude students with behavioral challenges from general education settings

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To solely rely on the expertise of the special education teacher

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a step in conducting a Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA)?

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Rewarding the student

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Collecting data on the student's behavior

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Identifying the function of the student's behavior

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Developing an intervention plan

Question 17

The primary goal of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) is to:

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Prevent and reduce challenging behaviors

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Punish students for misbehavior

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Change students' thoughts and beliefs

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Identify the underlying causes of behavior problems

Question 18

Which of the following is a common type of positive reinforcement used in PBS?

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Verbal praise

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Loss of privileges

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Time-out

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Detention

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of using a Token Economy system in the classroom?

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To provide tangible rewards for appropriate behaviors

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To increase student independence

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To punish students for misbehavior

Question 20

A key component of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is:

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Identifying and challenging negative thoughts

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Providing social skills training

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Using positive reinforcements

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Conducting a FBA

Question 21

What is the primary role of educators in implementing behavioral interventions?

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Collaborating with students, families, and other professionals

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Focusing exclusively on academic instruction

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Exercising sole authority over students

Question 22

Which of the following is a potential benefit of using evidence-based behavioral interventions?

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Improved academic outcomes

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Elimination of student discipline

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Reduced need for specialized services

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Guaranteed resolution of all behavioral challenges

Question 23

When implementing behavioral interventions in educational settings, what is a key ethical responsibility of educators?

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Ensuring interventions are individualized and tailored to students' needs

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Using interventions solely as punishment

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Prioritizing their convenience over student well-being

Question 24

Which of the following is a potential challenge in implementing behavioral interventions?

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Limited resources and insufficient training

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Guaranteed immediate success

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Lack of student cooperation

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Strong support from parents and administrators

Question 25

What is the primary importance of ongoing monitoring and evaluation of behavioral interventions?

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Tracking progress and making adjustments as needed

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Punishing students who are not making sufficient progress

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Fulfilling administrative requirements

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Demonstrating that the intervention is effective

Question 26

A student with EBD often throws objects in class, especially during writing assignments. What's the next step after observing this pattern in a functional behavior assessment?

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Formulate a hypothesis about why the student throws objects during writing.

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Put a behavior intervention plan into action.

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Track how often and how intensely the student throws objects.

Question 27

A student with EBD gets angry easily. The teacher teaches them to take deep breaths or step away when feeling overwhelmed. What kind of intervention is this?

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Self-management Techniques

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Changing the environment to reduce triggers.

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Teaching social skills to improve interactions.

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a core part of a functional behavior assessment?

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Giving a standardized test to see how the student thinks.

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Figuring out what events make the behavior happen.

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Understanding what keeps the behavior going.

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a positive behavior support strategy?

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Giving students detention for breaking school rules.

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Giving students choices to make.

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Using praise and rewards to encourage good behavior.

Question 30

A student with EBD has trouble controlling their anger. The teacher helps them figure out what makes them angry and teaches them ways to manage it. What type of intervention is this?

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

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Functional Behavior Analysis

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Positive Behavior Supports

Question 31

What's a key principle for successful behavioral interventions?

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Interventions should be made for each student's needs.

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Interventions should mainly focus on punishment.

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Interventions should be used inconsistently.

Question 32

A teacher uses a behavior plan for a student with EBD. What is most important for the plan to work?

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Using the intervention consistently.

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The type of intervention chosen.

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The student's desire to change.

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The teacher's experience with behavior plans.

Question 33

Which of these is NOT part of a positive behavior support plan?

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Punishment

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Events that happen before the behavior

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Rewards for good behavior

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Consequences

Question 34

What's the main goal of functional behavior analysis?

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To figure out what triggers the student's challenging behavior.

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To teach students new ways to handle their feelings.

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To put plans in place to reduce problem behaviors.

Question 35

What's a common technique in cognitive-behavioral therapy for students with EBD?

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Helping students question their thoughts

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Using rewards for good behavior.

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Making students sit out for bad behavior.

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Rewarding good behavior based on rules.

Question 36

When implementing a behavioral intervention, it's crucial to:

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Continuously monitor progress, adapt the intervention, and make necessary adjustments based on data

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Follow the intervention plan strictly without any modifications

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Implement interventions proven effective for all students without considering individual needs

Question 37

What's the primary goal of utilizing positive reinforcement in a behavioral intervention plan?

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Increase the likelihood of desired behaviors occurring

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Establish negative associations with problem behaviors

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Punish and discourage inappropriate behaviors

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Reduce feelings of anxiety and enhance self-esteem

Question 38

When conducting a functional behavior assessment, it's essential to:

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Collect systematic data on both antecedents (events preceding problem behaviors) and consequences (events following problem behaviors)

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Focus exclusively on the student's past behavioral history

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Rely solely on subjective observations, disregarding objective data

Question 39

What's a potential benefit of incorporating a token economy system in a classroom?

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Increase student motivation and engagement in their learning

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Reduce the teacher's workload and responsibilities

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Eliminate all problem behaviors entirely

Question 40

When developing and implementing a behavior management plan, it's crucial to:

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Establish clear, well-defined expectations and consequences for both appropriate and inappropriate behaviors

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Ignore minor misbehaviors to avoid potential power struggles

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React impulsively to disruptive behaviors without considering potential underlying causes

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Punish students severely for all rule violations without providing guidance or support

Question 41

Which of the following elements is NOT included in cognitive-behavioral therapy for students with EBD?

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Medication

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Self-monitoring and evaluation

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Development of problem-solving skills

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Goal setting and planning

Question 42

What is a core principle of positive behavior supports (PBS)?

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Focusing on preventing challenging behaviors and intervening early

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Punishing students when they misbehave

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Ignoring students' challenging behaviors

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Using rewards as the primary method for behavior change

Question 43

What's the main goal of conducting a functional behavior analysis (FBA)?

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To figure out what triggers and keeps a student's challenging behavior going

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To find the exact cause of all challenging behaviors

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To give students a specific diagnosis

Question 44

Which of these is a key part of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

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Helping students change their thinking patterns and learn problem-solving skills

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Changing behavior based on rewards and punishments

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Using medication and medical treatments

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Focusing on physical exercise and diet changes

Question 45

Why is data collection important in behavioral interventions?

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To track how well interventions are working, make changes as needed, and show their effectiveness

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To prove that interventions are always working

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To punish students for misbehavior

Question 46

Which of these is an example of prosocial behavior?

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Helping someone without expecting anything in return

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Shouting at a classmate

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Cheating on a test

Question 47

What's the main goal of behavioral interventions for students with EBD?

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To help students improve their behavior and do better in school

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To remove students from the classroom

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To make all challenging behaviors disappear

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To change students' personalities

Question 48

What is an example of positive reinforcement?

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Giving a student a reward for finishing a task

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Threatening a student with consequences

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Ignoring a student's challenging behavior

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Punishing a student for misbehavior

Question 49

Why is teamwork important in behavioral interventions?

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It makes sure everyone is working together towards the same goals for the student

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It guarantees that all interventions will be successful

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It makes the job easier for individual team members

Question 50

What is the teacher's role in behavioral interventions?

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To put interventions into action, keep track of their effectiveness, work with others, and stand up for their students

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To punish students for misbehavior

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To diagnose students with EBD