The first of the three steps in the FBA process are Identify and define problem and replacement behaviors, this is key so those who are observing behaviors are able to watch for the correct behavior. The second step is to collect data on the behaviors, this is key to provide information on when, where, and the duration of a behavior so patterns and other triggers can be tracked. The Third step is to Identify the function of the behavior, which is key to determine if the behavior is mean to obtain something or avoid something.