Functional Approach to Understanding Behavior

The Functional Approach to Understanding Behavior course offers a practical and foundational exploration into behavior analysis, focusing on understanding why behaviors occur and how to effectively respond to them. In the first lesson, Functions of Behavior, students learn to identify the four primary reasons behaviors occur—attention, escape, access to tangibles, and sensory stimulation. This knowledge serves as the cornerstone for designing effective behavior support plans. The second lesson, Antecedent Intervention, introduces proactive strategies to prevent challenging behaviors before th…