A Direct Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a process used in ... is a method used to observe and record a behaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living organ... in real-time within the natural environment. The goal is to identify the function of the behavior by directly observing its occurrences and the environmental factors (antecedents and consequences) that are influencing it. This method provides data on how often, when, and under what conditions the behavior happens.
Example
A student frequently leaves their seat during class. A behavior analyst observes the student across several class periods and records:
- AntecedentAn Antecedent in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) refers to a...: The teacher gives an instruction to begin work.
- Behavior: The student leaves their seat.
- Consequence: The teacher tells the student to sit back down, but the student avoids starting work for a few minutes.