Which term refers to different and socially more appropriate ways to achieve the same goals (such as asking questions rather than talking excessively)?

Which term refers to different and socially more appropriate ways to achieve the same goals (such as asking questions rather than talking excessively)?

• A. Instrumental
• B. Disinhibition
• C. Replacement Activity
• D. ED and EBD

Answer: (C)

Replacement activity is about teaching a student a different, socially appropriate behavior that serves the same function as the challenging behavior. The idea is to meet the underlying need—such as getting attention or information—without disruptive behavior. For example, if a student talks excessively to gain attention, a replacement activity would be to guide them to ask a question or raise their hand to participate appropriately. This preserves the goal of engaging with others while improving classroom behavior. The other terms don’t describe this strategy: disinhibition refers to a loss of restraint, not an encouraged alternative; instrumental is a broad term for goal-directed actions and doesn’t specify replacing a behavior with an appropriate alternative; ED and EBD are classifications of disorders, not methods for behavior improvement.

Replacement activity is about teaching a student a different, socially appropriate behavior that serves the same function as the challenging behavior. The idea is to meet the underlying need—such as getting attention or information—without disruptive behavior. For example, if a student talks excessively to gain attention, a replacement activity would be to guide them to ask a question or raise their hand to participate appropriately. This preserves the goal of engaging with others while improving classroom behavior. The other terms don’t describe this strategy: disinhibition refers to a loss of restraint, not an encouraged alternative; instrumental is a broad term for goal-directed actions and doesn’t specify replacing a behavior with an appropriate alternative; ED and EBD are classifications of disorders, not methods for behavior improvement.