Summary: Two residents, Peter (subject/learner) and Sarah are watching TV. Peter is sitting on a couch is sitting on a couch while a staff member is busy completing some paper work away from the residents. The residents don't always agree on what to watch. As it is Peter's turn to watch his favourite program, a scenario for your behaviour analyses starts to unfold.

1) Identify the Target Behaviour to decrease for Peter

2) Operational Definition of Target Behaviour

3) Phase 2: Collect ABC Data on the Target Behaviour

(Note: You may add as many rows as required for accurate observation and recording of each instance of the target behaviour). 1) Antecedent, 2) Behaviour, 3) Consequence

4) Phase 3: Identify Function(s) of Behaviour

What is the function(s) of the target behaviour? Explain why you think this is the most likely function(s).