A teacher is working with a child who frequently engages in fighting with other children on the playground.The teacher observes and records the events that immediately precede and follow the child's behavior of fighting.Which method of conducting a functional assessment is the teacher using?
A) functional analysis
B) direct observation
C) indirect methods
D) experimental manipulation

Question

A teacher is working with a child who frequently engages in fighting with other children on the playground.The teacher observes and records the events that immediately precede and follow the child's behavior of fighting.Which method of conducting a functional assessment is the teacher using?​
A) ​functional analysis
B) ​direct observation
C) ​indirect methods
D) ​experimental manipulation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The teacher is using direct observation to conduct a functional assessment by observing and recording the events that immediately precede and follow the child's behavior of fighting. Functional analysis involves experimental manipulation and indirect methods may include interviews or surveys with the child or others involved, which are not mentioned in the scenario.

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