The Four Functions of Behavior

This 1-page exam prep table compares the four functions of behavior, covering what maintains each one, whether the reinforcement is positive or negative, common examples of each, and how to spot each one in session.

What You'll Learn

• Separate the three socially mediated functions from the non-social, sensory one
• Match each function to the reinforcement type it involves, added or removed
• Spot a function from what precedes and follows a behavior rather than inferring it

Who Is This For

Registered Behavior Technicians collecting data on challenging behavior and behavior staff preparing for the RBT exam.

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