Functional Behavioral Assessment
Scope Note:
Procedure for identifying the purpose of inappropriate, problem behavior of individuals by determining the cause, or function, of the behavior --In this type of assessment, evaluators look "beyond the behavior" and provide information to support interventions that directly address motivation rather than advocate discipline or punishment
Broader Terms Evaluation MethodsNarrower Terms N/AUse this term instead of Functional AnalysisFunctional Assessment | Related Terms BehaviorBehavior Modification Behavior Problems Individualized Education Programs Positive Behavior Supports |
Added to ERIC: 10/1/2002
