The process of identifying the antecedents and consequences of a problem behavior is called:
A)functional assessment
B)behavior recording
C)functional relationship
D)experimental control

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Functional assessment involves identifying the antecedents and consequences of a problem behavior in order to determine its function or purpose. Behavior recording involves measuring and tracking the occurrence of a behavior. Functional relationship involves demonstrating a causal relationship between two variables. Experimental control involves manipulating one variable to determine its effect on another variable.

The Process of Identifying the Antecedents and Consequences of a Problem