A Functional Behavior Assessment Is

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Multiple Choice

A functional behavior assessment is

• A)an assessment model that looks at an individual's strengths,abilities,and accomplishments rather than focusing on his or her deficits
• B)a behavioral strategy that seeks to determine the purpose or function that a particular behavior serves
• C)useful when developing a student's individualized education program
• D)planning required by federal law for students with disabilities who exhibit problematic behavior

Distinguish between different divisions of the nervous system and their functions.

Identify the impact of the amygdala in emotional responses and memory of emotional events.

Comprehend the role of the cerebellum in coordination and balance.

Understand the components and functions of the limbic system in learning, emotion, memory, and motivation.

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

The theory that our experience of emotion is our awareness of our physiological responses to an emotion-arousing stimulus.

Walter Cannon

Walter Cannon was a physiologist who coined the term "fight or flight response" and made significant contributions to the understanding of the physiological response to stress.

Physiological Reactions

Physical responses of the body to internal or external stimuli, such as increased heart rate or sweating.

Emotional Reactions

Immediate responses to stimuli or events that are characterized by strong feelings, ranging from joy and love to anger and fear.