Question

Fifteen-year-old Alex is well below grade level in the areas of reading, spelling, and written expression. Alex is frequently absent without an excuse, and he is often the"class clown"in his classes. When interviewed, Alex related that he plans to quit school as soon as he turns sixteen. Also, he told the interviewer that he does not complete his assignments and homework because he cannot read his high school textbooks. When observed in the classroom, the observer notes that Alex's disruptive behavior seems to occur whenever he is given independent work that requires reading.

Based on this case study, answer the following questions:
(1) What is the target behavior?
(2) What is(are) the potential function(s) of the target behavior? Make a clear hypothesis statement about the target behavior.
(3) What might be the antecedent(s) or precipitating conditions to the target behavior?
(4) What are the consequences for the target behavior?
(5) What intervention strategies would you use to address the target behavior?

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