PBS course Assessment Test

Positive Behaviour Support, or PBS, is a methodology that focuses on which of these things ?   [One correct answer]

PBS is all about trying to figure out the reasons behind the actions and working to help with those.   [True of False]

Question 3) – Choose only the one correct answer

With positive behaviour support, the support that you give to an individual will be a holistic approach. This approach has 5 aspects which are:  Personalised, Scientific, Actively Implemented and Multicomponent.

I have only listed 4 aspects, what have I missed ?   [One correct answer]

Positive Behaviour Support does not assume that a behaviour will cease completely. It aims at reducing the likelihood of it happening.   [True or False]

The behaviour exhibited by the individual is NOT done with an intention of making  things irritating or difficult for you.   [True or False]

In Positive Behaviour Support, what does the term “ antecedent ” mean ?   [One correct answer]

John is a care worker. He follows Positive Behaviour Support methodologies to help Allen who is the individual he cares for. Through his observation, John has learnt that Allen’s face would turn red when he starts to become angry, and that when he is angry, he can lash out physically.  

What is the antecedent here ?   [One correct answer]

The focus of assessment should be determined by the impact of the behaviour on the individual and those around them.   [True or False]

Which of these is a type of assessment relating to positive behaviour support ?   [One correct answer]

The cycle describing the behaviours that challenge has 4 elements. Can you identify the fourth element in it ?   [One correct answer]

Which of these illnesses and health problems are very common amongst people with learning disabilities ?   [Multiple choice]

Addressing physical health problems of an individual presenting behaviours that challenge via medical intervention. Is this a proactive strategy or a reactive strategy ?    [One correct answer]

The support you can give an individual tends to be more effective when it is presented as a choice, as opposed to an order.   [True or False]

What is the “ manta ” when choosing a replacement behaviour ?   [One correct answer]

Being able to communicate well helps to ensure that you can carry out your role effectively.   [True or False]