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saraeharris · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

A functional behavior assessment (FBA) is based on two assumptions: (a) All behavior is purposeful and serves a function, and (b) all behavior is:

a. focused.
b. contextually defined.
c. not able to be defined.
d. fixed.

Question 2

All of the following statements on the use of functional behavior assessments (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP) are true, EXCEPT:

a. A collaborative team develops a BIP for the student in order to help him or her learn to replace problem behaviors with prosocial ones.
b. The 2004 reauthorization of IDEA now requires FBAs be included in the IEP of students whose behavior problems interfere with their learning or the learning of others.
c. Teachers use FBAs to observe, record, and analyze behavior to discover its purpose.
d. Special educators use a BIP as a first step in understanding students motivation for problematic behavior.