What+is+an+FBA?

=What is an FBA?=

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I n the book __Applied Behavior Analysis__, second edition, Cooper et al define a functional behavior assessment (FBA) as a “systematic method of assessment for obtaining information about the purposes (functions) a problem behavior serves for a person; results are used to guide the design of an intervention for decreasing the problem behavior and increasing appropriate behavior” (p. 696)======

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Plainly speaking, an FBA guides us to examine the setting and events that come before, during, and after a problem behavior in order to determine not only what the problem behavior is, but why it is happening. From there, a behavior support plan can be written and implemented.======

1. Functional analysis: an arranged assessment meant to resemble the person's natural environment including the antecedents and consequences that usually occur around the behavior.

 * ======tests are run to collect data======
 * ======data is then analyzed======

2. Descriptive assessment: similar to the functional analysis, but it is conducted in the natural setting rather than contrived scenario
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 * ======uses direct observation of the behavior======
 * ======analyzes antecedents, behavior and consequences using an ABC recording form (see attached sample)======

3. Indirect assessment

 * ======structured interviews======
 * ======checklists======
 * ======rating scales======
 * ======questionnaires======

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 * Other Examples of an FBA can be found at this website: http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/fba/example1/