A comparison of multiple reinforcer assessments to identify the function of maladaptive behavior

Steven E. Lindauer; Jennifer R. Zarcone; David M. Richman; Stephen R. Schroeder

doi:10.1901/jaba.2002.35-299

A comparison of multiple reinforcer assessments to identify the function of maladaptive behavior

Steven E. Lindauer, Jennifer R. Zarcone, David M. Richman, Stephen R. Schroeder

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Abstract

Functional analysis results indicated that maladaptive behaviors displayed by a 25-year-old man with profound mental retardation were maintained by attention from caregivers and possibly, to a lesser degree, by access to tangible items. A concurrent-schedules procedure was then used to study the relative reinforcing value for maladaptive behavior of attention versus tangible items. Results of the concurrent-schedules assessment and subsequent functional communication training indicated that preference for attention versus access to a tangible object varied.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	299-303
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of applied behavior analysis
Volume	35
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2002.35-299
State	Published - 2002
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Concurrent schedules of reinforcement
Developmental disabilities
Functional analysis
Functional communication training
Reinforcer assessment

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Philosophy
Sociology and Political Science
Applied Psychology

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