explain the function of the target behavior

Using peer-reviewed research, identify best practices and plan for meeting the needs of students who are gifted, who have exceptional needs, and who have learning disabilities.

Directions: 1) Save and print the Module 2 Application. 2) Create a Word or text document for your response. Use 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font. 3) Use APA (6th edition) format to create a title page, references page, and in-text citations. 4) Write a three-page paper, including an introduction and conclusion.

As an introduction, define the target behavior you identified in Module 1. • Identify the early childhood setting in which the observations and data collection will occur and the time frame over which data will be collected. • Identify the person who will collect data on the target behavior. • Use a frequency table to record the behavior as it occurs. Create and complete the table provided below in the Word or text document. • Describe the function of the behavior, the antecedents and consequences of the behavior, and the time and settings in which the behavior is most likely to occur. • As a conclusion, form a hypothesis about the target behavior.

5) Follow the directions to submit your final Word or text document.

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Introduction

The target behavior identified in module one is anger and aggression in Felix. Felix, who is my best friend, displays behaviors of anger and aggression each and every time he gets annoyed or angry. He does not know how to manage his aggressiveness and in most cases he lashes out whenever he gets angry and gets into physical fights with his friends in class. He only calms down once he has engaged in a fight.

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