A Functional BehaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living organ... Assessment (FBA) is a process used in AppliedApplied means that the behaviors targeted for change in ABA... Behavior Analysis (ABA) to identify the underlying causes or functions of a specific behavior. The goal is to determine why a behavior is occurring by analyzing the antecedents (what happens before the behavior), the behavior itself, and the consequences (what happens after the behavior). By understanding the function of the behavior, practitioners can develop effectiveEffective refers to one of the seven dimensions of Applied... interventions to reduce challenging behaviors and promote appropriate alternatives.
Example:
A student frequently throws objects during math class. An FBA might reveal the following:
- AntecedentAn Antecedent in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) refers to a...: The teacher presents a challenging math problem.
- Behavior: The student throws their pencil.
- Consequence: The teacher removes the math problem and lets the student leave the classroom.
In this case, the FBA may determine that the function of the behavior is escape from difficult tasks. Based on this, an intervention plan might involve teaching the student to request breaks appropriately instead of throwing objects.