Part A
Child’s name: ___________________________________________ Staff member completing form: ___________________________________________
Behavior: ___________________________________________ Date(s) data collected: ___________________________________________
The child’s behavior is important in influencing the productivity of others in class or in the field. The behavior also influences other children’s behaviors as children look to imitate behaviors that are highly irritable and makes them easily noticeable. Additionally, the behavior is also critical when it comes to security concerns of other children around him. There is a high probability that other children could be injured as a result of the anger that a child holds and reacts to when annoyed.
Part B
a.
Replacement behavior
It has been noted that Bryan has certain distinct behavior. Such kind of behavior that have been duly noted include throwing tantrums, throwing himself on the floor, screaming for about 15 minutes, spitting as well as kicking around. Meltdowns and this other forms of behavior are usually terrible and to a great extent nasty. This lies with the fact that they result into dire consequences that would not be available had this behavior been curbed in the first place. However, they are facts that we often encounter with children. The tantrums in Bryan’s case results from seeking attention from the surrounding environment. Additionally, this behavior results from frustrations when no response is made towards their desires and demands. Therefore, to reduce or replace this behavior, it is recommended that Bryan should be engaged in something that will create a diversion from experiencing the meltdown. For instance, he should be engaged in an activity that interests him. This activity will distract him from mental meltdown. Additionally, Lindsey should be strict with Bryan because she has a tendency of giving in to his demands.
b.
Reinforcement behavior
Reinforcement behavior on most occasions tends to put more emphasis on the new behavior that has been introduced to the child. In this case we will look into behavior that will reinforce activities that will make Bryan happy. This behavior will ensure that his initial behavior is greatly deviated to a positive behavior. Once the teachers in the schools have identified an activity that Bryan enjoys doing, they should make sure that he keeps practicing it. To make him enjoy the activity more, they should be giving him complements if the successfully accomplishes the activity. This can be done by giving him praises for doing a tremendous job. In case there is candy, he should be awarded with one in case he accomplishes a task successfully. This will prevent him from triggering the old negative habits.
c.
Setting
The best setting that replacement behavior can be taught is during social activities and also sporting activities. These are activities that will engage him both physically and mentally. Therefore, engaging in social activities that he likes will not trigger tantrums and other kind of negative behavior. Additionally, replacement behavior will also be taught at home by Lindsey and Rose. However, in the process, Lindsey should ensure that she does not give in into his demands. This is where a negative reinforcement behavior comes in. For instance, avoiding to give in to the demands by not paying attention to him.
d.
The child will be able to learn and practice the behavior within the school’s daily social activities and sporting activities. Ensuring that he shares his favorite activities with other children will reduce the negative influence towards other children. They will therefore start emulating the positive behavior from Bryan.
Part C
Key & Color Codes
2.
Monitoring the acquisition of the replacement behavior requires teaching of the behavior to the children to see them adapt over a period of time. Creating consistency in teaching about the behavior will show the importance of growth of the behavior in the long term. Replacement behaviors are difficult to eradicate and such actions when not promptly taken will lead to a deficit in the development of the replacement behavior in a child.
3.
After acquisition of the replacement behavior it is very important to ensure that there is development of a proper schedule to ensure that the behavior is properly monitored. In such a case, the behavior will lead to development of permanent replacement habits that are required. It is important to assess such acquisition through tests to determine whether there is a growth and development.
4.
The child’s family will important in ensuring that the behavior of the child is rectified and there is no influence on the other children. There is a need to ensure the responsibility is shifted and shared between the parents at the teachers and other professionals such as priests. In such a way, the behavior of the child can be monitored throughout and there will be an easy way of ensuring that the replacement behavior is not lost on the way.
Part D
In the preparation of the assignment, I learnt that the responsibility to change a child’s behavior does not lie on only one party. It depends on how the entire surrounding of the child reacts towards bad behavior. Bryan’s behavior is tolerated at home but not in school thus making it difficult to change. There is a need for coordination between the parties involved such as the parents or the care givers around him. It is important for a child to be provided with the best conditions for development and behavior correction to ensure that there is no behavior drifts.
Part E: Presentation
Child’s behaviors
Function of a child’s behavior
Replacement behavior
Description of the replacement behavior
Reinforcement of the replacement behavior
Setting for the replacement behavior
Opportunities for a child in attaining the replacement behavior
Monitoring replacement behavior
Child’s acquisition of the replacement behavior
Monitoring of the behavior
How to monitor the replacement behavior
How a child’s family is important in replacement behavior change
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