Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs): Strategies for Supporting Students with Disabilities

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT typically included as a key component of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

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Student's favorite color

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Antecedents

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Interventions

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Consequences

Question 2

What is a crucial element of a successful Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

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A detailed description of the behavior needing change

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A list of possible consequences for unwanted behavior

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A statement of the student's academic goals

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A medical diagnosis of the student's disability

Question 3

The primary objective of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is to:

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Help students develop appropriate behaviors and skills

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Punish students for misbehavior

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Document students' disciplinary history

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Remove students from the general education setting

Question 4

When developing a BIP, it is essential to:

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Involve the student, their parents/guardians, and relevant professionals

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Focus primarily on the student's academic challenges

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Apply only one rigid intervention strategy

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Prioritize excluding the student from the general education setting

Question 5

A key principle of effective behavior intervention is:

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Positive reinforcement and rewarding desired behaviors

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Punishment as the primary consequence

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Ignoring negative behaviors

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Removal from class as a regular intervention

Question 6

Which intervention strategy is NOT typically recommended for use in BIPs?

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Physical punishment

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Functional communication training

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Antecedent interventions

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Time-out

Question 7

In the context of creating an effective BIP, which step is essential during a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

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Pinpoint environmental triggers for challenging behaviors.

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Conduct an intelligence assessment.

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Review academic records for areas of difficulty.

Question 8

Which section of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) describes the specific behavior being addressed?

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Target Behavior

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Antecedents

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Consequences

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Evaluation Plan

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

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Assessment of the student's intelligence quotient

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Functional behavioral assessment

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Behavioral interventions

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Evaluation and monitoring

Question 10

The primary purpose of a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) in BIP development is to:

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Identify the antecedents and consequences that maintain problem behavior

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Provide a legal basis for disciplinary actions

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Determine the student's academic strengths and weaknesses

Question 11

The effectiveness of a BIP should be primarily evaluated through:

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Ongoing data collection and analysis

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Parental feedback exclusively

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Student self-reports only

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Teacher observations alone

Question 12

When developing a BIP, it is essential to:

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Collaborate with various stakeholders, including the student, parents, teachers, and administrators

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Focus solely on the student's academic needs

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Use a one-size-fits-all approach

Question 13

The least restrictive intervention (LRI) principle in BIP development means:

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Utilizing the least intrusive and most effective intervention as the initial approach

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Removing the student from the classroom as a first resort

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Punishing students severely for problem behaviors

Question 14

A teacher notices that a student exhibits aggressive behaviors when they are feeling frustrated. What type of antecedent could be targeted in a BIP for this student?

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Frustrating situations or tasks

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Time-out

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Positive reinforcement

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Praise from the teacher

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a goal of a BIP?

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To punish the student for misbehavior

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To promote positive behavior

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To reduce problem behaviors

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To improve the student's academic performance

Question 16

When implementing a BIP, it is crucial to:

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Monitor the student's progress regularly, make necessary adjustments, and involve stakeholders in the process

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Change the plan frequently without consulting other stakeholders

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Ignore any setbacks or challenges the student may encounter

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT typically included as a component of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

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Medical history

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Current behavior

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Functional assessment

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of conducting a functional assessment prior to developing a BIP?

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To identify the underlying causes and triggers of the challenging behavior

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To determine the appropriate punishment for the behavior

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To provide a comprehensive diagnosis for the student

Question 19

Which of the following is an evidence-based intervention strategy commonly used in BIPs?

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Positive reinforcement

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Isolation

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Physical restraint

Question 20

True or False: BIPs should be developed through collaboration among individuals who are familiar with the student, including the student themselves whenever possible.

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True

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False

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N/A

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N/A

Question 21

What is a crucial reason for monitoring the effectiveness of a BIP?

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To make data-driven adjustments and improve its effectiveness

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To merely demonstrate that the plan is working

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To avoid any further assessment or intervention

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To justify additional punitive measures if the plan fails

Question 22

True or False: BIPs are exclusively appropriate for students with severe disabilities.

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False

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N/A

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True

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N/A

Question 23

Which of the following is an important legal consideration related to the development and implementation of BIPs?

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BIPs must align with the requirements set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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BIPs cannot be used for students who are not diagnosed with a specific disability.

Question 24

What should be the primary goal of a comprehensive BIP?

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To promote positive behavior and support academic success

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To label the student as problematic

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To solely focus on punishing negative behavior

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a core component of a comprehensive Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

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Documentation of discipline

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Functional behavior assessment

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Evaluation plan

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Interventions

Question 26

The primary purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) in the context of a BIP is to:

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Identify the environmental triggers (antecedents) and consequences that influence challenging behaviors

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Diagnose students with specific learning disabilities

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Punish students for inappropriate behaviors

Question 27

Which of the following strategies is discouraged for promoting positive behavior in students with disabilities?

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Isolation or exclusion

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Clear expectations

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Positive reinforcement

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Structured routines

Question 28

An effective evaluation component of a BIP should include:

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Regular data collection and analysis to monitor student progress

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Only evaluating student progress at the end of the intervention

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Solely relying on teacher observations to measure effectiveness

Question 29

When collaborating with parents and families on a BIP, educators should:

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Actively seek their input and consider their perspectives

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Solely focus on providing information to parents

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Make all decisions without consulting parents

Question 30

A key advantage of implementing a data-driven BIP is that it:

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Allows for ongoing monitoring and adjustments based on student progress

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Guarantees the elimination of challenging behaviors

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Eliminates the need for regular functional behavior assessments

Question 31

In a BIP, the intervention that is the least restrictive is typically:

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Providing positive reinforcement and support strategies

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Restraint or seclusion

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Loss of privileges

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of a proactive intervention in a BIP?

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Providing a quiet space for a student who experiences anxiety

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Detaining a student after school for misbehavior

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Suspending a student for repeated violations

Question 33

The primary goal of a BIP is to:

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Promote positive behavioral changes and academic success for students with disabilities

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Punish students for inappropriate behaviors

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Eliminate all challenging behaviors without exception

Question 34

The legal requirement for the development and implementation of BIPs in schools in the United States is mandated by:

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IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

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School Discipline Code of Conduct

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No Child Left Behind Act

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Every Student Succeeds Act

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a key element of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

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Medical history

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Behavioral goals

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Functional assessment

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Positive behavioral supports

Question 36

The primary purpose of a functional assessment in BIP development is to:

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Identify the antecedents and consequences that maintain the target behavior.

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Establish baseline data on the target behavior.

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Recommend specific interventions for the target behavior.

Question 37

Which of the following strategies can be used to reinforce positive behavior within a BIP?

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Token economy

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Time-out

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Response cost

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Overcorrection

Question 38

When creating a BIP, it is essential to:

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Collaborate with the student, parents, and other professionals.

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Focus solely on the teacher's perspective.

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Develop the BIP independently.

Question 39

Which of the following is a potential consequence for inappropriate behavior within a BIP?

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Loss of privileges

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Verbal praise

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Increased attention

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Positive reinforcement

Question 40

The effectiveness of a BIP should be:

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Regularly monitored and evaluated.

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Evaluated only after the BIP has been implemented for a year.

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Assumed without any data collection.

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Left entirely to the student to determine.

Question 41

The primary goal of a BIP is to:

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Promote positive behavior and academic success for students with disabilities.

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Increase the frequency of negative behavior.

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Punish students for inappropriate behavior.

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Replace the student's regular education placement.

Question 42

When developing a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), what is a crucial factor to consider?

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The student's cultural and linguistic background.

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Ignoring the student's preferences.

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Focusing exclusively on academic goals.

Question 43

Which of the following is a fundamental component of a successful BIP?

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Data collection to monitor progress and effectiveness.

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Focusing solely on past behavior without addressing current needs.

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Implementing punishment without clear explanations or alternatives.

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Student isolation as a primary intervention strategy.

Question 44

The primary purpose of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) within a BIP is to:

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Identify the triggers and consequences that maintain the challenging behavior.

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Create a permanent record of the student's misbehavior.

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Assign blame for the student's behavior.

Question 45

Which type of behavior intervention strategy focuses on preventing challenging behaviors from occurring in the first place?

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Antecedent interventions.

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Consequence interventions.

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Replacement interventions.

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Crisis interventions.

Question 46

Who should be involved in the process of writing a BIP?

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The student, their parents/guardians, and relevant school staff.

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The principal and vice-principal only.

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The student and their teacher only.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a typical example of positive reinforcement used in BIPs?

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Time-out from preferred activities.

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Tokens or points.

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Preferred activities.

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Verbal praise.

Question 48

What is the main benefit of using a visual schedule in a BIP?

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To provide clear and predictable expectations for the student.

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To restrict the student's movement.

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To punish the student for inappropriate behavior.

Question 49

What is a legal requirement for Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)?

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They must be reviewed and revised annually.

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They must be implemented immediately without parent consent.

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They must focus solely on punishment strategies.

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They must be written by a licensed psychologist.

Question 50

What is the key difference between a BIP and a school discipline plan?

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A BIP provides individualized support to prevent and address challenging behaviors, while a discipline plan focuses on consequences for rule violations.

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A BIP is created for students with disabilities only, while a discipline plan is for all students.

Question 51

What is a potential positive outcome of implementing BIPs in schools?

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Improved academic outcomes for students with challenging behaviors.

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Increased workload for teachers.

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Increased use of exclusionary discipline practices.