Praxis Style Questions
-Joslyn has severe autism and exhibits several repetitive self-injurious behaviors.To address these behaviors,Joslyn's parents and teachers are engaging in a functional behavioral assessment.Which of the following is an intended outcome of this assessment process?
A)To determine if Joslyn qualifies for special education with the label of autism.
B)To determine the purpose of Joslyn's self-injurious behaviors.
C)To develop a system of punishing Joslyn when she exhibits such behaviors.
D)To increase Joslyn's academic skills so the negative behaviors will subside.

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Praxis Style Questions 
-Joslyn has severe autism and exhibits several repetitive self-injurious behaviors.To address these behaviors,Joslyn's parents and teachers are engaging in a functional behavioral assessment.Which of the following is an intended outcome of this assessment process?
A)To determine if Joslyn qualifies for special education with the label of autism.
B)To determine the purpose of Joslyn's self-injurious behaviors.
C)To develop a system of punishing Joslyn when she exhibits such behaviors.
D)To increase Joslyn's academic skills so the negative behaviors will subside.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The intended outcome of a functional behavioral assessment is to determine the purpose or function of the behaviors, which can then inform the development of effective interventions.