If a teacher wanted to understand the intended objective or intent of a student's behavior as well as describe the behavior,she would want to conduct a(n)
A) family interview.
B) ecological assessment.
C) functional behavior assessment.
D) home-based observation.

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A functional behavior assessment is designed to identify the purpose or intent behind a student's behavior, in addition to describing the behavior itself. This assessment involves collecting data on the antecedents (what happened before the behavior occurred), the behavior itself, and the consequences (what happened after the behavior occurred) in order to determine what function the behavior serves for the student. This information can then be used to develop an intervention plan to teach the student more appropriate ways to meet their needs.

If a Teacher Wanted to Understand the Intended Objective or Intent