The Purpose of a Functional Assessment Is to

question 5

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a functional assessment is to

• A) Gain information that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of behavioral interventions
• B) Provide a standardized assessment that can be used in a report
• C) Make decisions about the individual
• D) Decide what the person's primary diagnosis should be

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Definitions:

Agent

A representative authorized to act on behalf of another person or organization, especially in business or legal matters.

Principal

The original amount of money invested or loaned, upon which interest is calculated, or the main party involved in a transaction.

Ratification

The official way to confirm something, usually by vote, making it valid or officially approved.

Agency

A legal entity in which one party (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another (the principal) in creating legal relationships with third parties.