Help at Home: Positive Behavior Support – The Four Functions of Behavior

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The Four Functions of Behavior. Presented by Katherine Johnson, BCBA.

Escape:

The behavior functions to avoid or delay something

Attention:

The behavior results in attention from others

Access to Tangibles:

The behavior gets the child access to a toy, activity, or snack

Automatic Reinforcement:

The behavior feels good

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