In conducting a functional analysis to determine why a child with a developmental disability frequently performs some bizarre behavior,a therapist might do all of the following except
A)give the child a tangible reinforcer when the bizarre behavior occurs
B)observe whether the bizarre behavior occurs when the child is alone
C)give the child attention when the bizarre behavior occurs
D)record the child's brain waves when the bizarre behavior occurs

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Recording the child's brain waves would not be a typical component of conducting a functional analysis to determine the reasons for a child's behavior. The other options, such as observing whether the behavior occurs alone or giving attention or tangible reinforcers when the behavior occurs, are all common components of a functional analysis.

In Conducting a Functional Analysis to Determine Why a Child