Behavior Functions

Question 1

What are the 4 functions of behavior?

Answer 1

Escape, Attention, Automatic Reinforcement, and Access to Tangibles

Question 2

What is an example of escape behavior?

Answer 2

crying, screaming, throwing objects

Question 3

What is an example of attention seeking/atteniton-maintained behavior?

Answer 3

dropping to the floor, grabbing, hitting,

Question 4

What is an example of automatic reinforced behavior?

Answer 4

scratching an itch, cracking knuckles, turning lights on and off

Question 5

What is an example of access to tangibles?

Answer 5

wanting a toy or food the client really enjoys