Behavioral Quote by Barbara D. Bateman
““The process of determining if the misbehavior was getting something the student wanted or was avoiding something he didn’t want is called functional behavioral assessment or analysis (FBA).””
About This Quote
Source Educational Textbook: Functional Behavioral Assessment, 2015
Identifying whether a student's misbehavior serves a desire or avoids an aversion is called functional behavioral assessment.
In simple terms: FBA finds why a student misbehaves.
Key Takeaway
Use FBA to understand behavior.
Themes
education
behavior
assessment
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
educational
psychological
When to use this quote
- classroom management
- special education
- parent-teacher meetings
Key Concepts
functional analysis
student motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers the behavior?
- How can the desired outcome be met positively?
A Different Perspective
FBA requires careful observation and data.
![“[The question for the behavioral disciplines is simply] what is better, and how do we get there?” quote by Kenneth E. Boulding](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/50a/kenneth-e-boulding-3728_discipline_the-question-for-the-behavioral-discipli_272939.jpg)
