Functions of Behavior K-8 Examples

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Katy was presented with work from her teacher. Katy cried and threw her work to the ground. Katy’s teacher sent her into the hall for a break. The frequency of Katy’s crying continued to increase as the school year continued. What is the reason for Katy's behavior?

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escape

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Clayton calls out the answers to questions when the teacher is introducing a new topic. The teacher reprimands him and asks him to raise his hand. Clayton’s calling out increases in the future. What is this behavior an example of?

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attention

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Dylan loves to play outside. Dylan was not completing his schoolwork at home because he spent so much of his time playing with his friends outside. Once at school, his teacher allows Dylan to do his work during class so that he can go to recess. What type of reinforcement is Dylan seeking? Options: attention, escape, automatic or sensory, tangible or access

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tangible or access

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Sarah struggles with sitting still in class. She can often be seen bouncing in her chair or tapping her leg against the desk. What type of behavior is this?

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automatic or sensory

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Miles went camping and got 5 mosquito bites. He continues to scratch his bites because they are itchy. What type of behavior is this?

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automatic or sensory

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Hunter whistles when he is in his classroom, bedroom, and the bathroom. He whistles if his parents are around or if he is alone. What type of behavior does this represent?

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automatic or sensory

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When Mary’s mom is on the phone with a friend, Mary throws toys at her sister until mom gets off and holds her in her lap in “time out”. What is this behavior an example of?

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attention

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When asked to work with a partner in science, Jenny rips up her assignment, gets up and pushes her desk. The teacher gets a new sheet for her and has Jenny sit down to complete the same assignment on her own.

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Avoid Peers

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During silent reading, a student asks to go to the restroom. The teacher asks the student to finish 5 minutes of reading before going, but the student refuses to sit back down and asks to go to the nurse instead.

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Avoid Activity.

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What behavior is Abraham exhibiting by drawing in his notebook instead of starting the Math lesson?

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Escape or Avoid Task