My favorite part of lesson six was learning about functional
behavior assessments. I really like learning about behaviorism – I think it’s
really interesting. I enjoyed seeing how you can break down a child’s behavior
(setting events, antecedent, consequences, etc.) and its function. I didn’t
realize that the goal is to ultimately give the child what they want, or
reinforce more positive behavior by allowing them to experience the desired
function of their negative behavior, but in more appropriate ways. It is
counterintuitive, but it makes sense that this would be the most effective way
to motivate the child to behave more appropriately. I also thought it was good
to learn about the importance of a gradual process. We should set smaller goals
first, and then help children work towards the ultimate goal little by little.
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