Collecting Data on a Target Behavior

Behaviors exhibited by students are the result of a function, or a reason. In this assignment, you will explain the function of the target behavior you identified in Module 1. You also will collect data on the target behavior to understand its function.

• Create a Word document for your response.
• Use APA format to create a title page, references page, and in-text citations.
• Write a three-page paper (not including the title and references pages), including an introduction and conclusion.
  • As an introduction, define the target behavior you identified in Module 1.
  • Identify the early childhood setting in which the observations and data collection will occur and the time frame over which data will be collected.
• identify the person who will collect data on the target behavior.
• Use a frequency table to record the behavior as it occurs. Create and complete the table provided below in the Word document.
• Describe the function of the behavior, the antecedents and consequences of the behavior, and the time and settings in which the behavior is most likely to occur.
• As a conclusion, form a hypothesis about the target behavior

Functional Behavior Assessment Frequency Table

(Add more rows as needed)

Student (pseudonym) or Student Group:

Target Behavior:

Observer:

Observation Dates:

Start Time

Stop Time

Setting/Activity

Frequency (Use Tally Marks)

Total

Additional Comments or Observations