Functional analysis of problem behavior
Alan C. Repp, Robert H. Horner
Functional analysis of problem behavior
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
From Effective Assessment to Effective Support
by Alan C. Repp, Robert H. Horner
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered why some kids act out the way they do? Imagine being a detective who studies behavior to solve the mystery behind problem actions. What if understanding these clues could help change behavior for the better?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book presents a collection of expert articles on assessing and managing problem behavior in children, particularly in educational settings. It introduces functional assessment techniques aimed at understanding and intervening in behavior disorders, suitable for readers around ages 9-12 with an interest in psychology or special education. The content is informative and technical but accessible, with no graphic or inappropriate material.
Why we rated Functional analysis of problem behavior 12LP
Functional analysis of problem behavior is written at a Level 8 reading level across 416 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Functional analysis of problem behavior works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Functional analysis of problem behavior as 12LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Behavior Disorders, Mild Peril.
Thematically, Functional analysis of problem behavior explores behavior assessment, people with disabilities, behavior disorders in children, education, and psychology — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about behavior assessment, people with disabilities, behavior disorders in children.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780534348502
- Pages
- 416
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction