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#007: Behavior Types
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What is a behavior type, and do we all have them? What do behavior types say about our kids? Science shows us that every behavior, no matter how big or small, has a purpose or function. Behavior analysts typically group behavior purposes into useful functions that give us some kind of idea about how we would or wouldn’t reinforce them. Many times, the purpose of a certain behavior is to get the attention of another person. Other times, a behavior might be used to remove or reduce the influence of others, or to escape.
While some people tend to have set behavior types, others change their behavior from moment to moment. Behavior analysts often teach parents and therapists to try to always identify the specific function of a behavior and respond to it in a specific way. This can be difficult when behavior is often dependent on a changing environment. One of the benefits of using the 7 steps is that, once you’ve identified the behavior, you can simply focus on not reinforcing it, regardless of its type.
What’s Inside:
- The three main types of behavior and how to identify them.
- The fourth behavior type and why it’s important to understand.
- How you can use the 7 Steps to reduce problematic behavior, regardless of the type.
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