Which assessment type aims to identify triggers for inappropriate student behavior?

The correct answer focuses on the Functional Behavioral Assessment, which specifically aims to identify the antecedents and consequences of behaviors to understand why a student may engage in inappropriate behavior. This assessment is comprehensive and looks at various factors including environmental triggers, the context of the behavior, and the functions that the behavior serves for the individual.

By systematically analyzing behaviors, a Functional Behavioral Assessment helps in creating effective intervention strategies. It lays a foundation for developing positive behavior support plans tailored to the student’s needs, ensuring that interventions address the specific triggers and motivations behind behaviors rather than just the surface symptoms.

Other assessment types like developmental, academic, and social skills assessments do not specifically focus on behavior triggers. Developmental assessments typically evaluate overall developmental milestones, academic assessments focus on learning and performance in academic areas, and social skills assessments look at a student's ability to interact socially. While these assessments may provide valuable information about a student's overall profile, they do not target the identification of triggers related to inappropriate behavior in the same direct way that a Functional Behavioral Assessment does.