Extensive research has been conducted demonstrating the utility of differential reinforcement as an effective intervention for self-injurious behavior. However, the majority of this literature requires teaching an alternative response to access reinforcement. Further evaluation of treating self-injurious behavior in individuals that already possess the repertories to contact reinforcement appropriately. Prior to initiating the study, functional assessments were completed for both participant that demonstrated high-rate bursts of mands served as a reliable precursor to self-injurious behavior. In the present study, we evaluated a waiting period and differential reinforcement of low rate behavior on reducing mands while keeping self-injurious behavior at or near zero levels. Results indicated that shorter waiting periods and DRL values were effective at reducing mands and maintaining near zero levels of self-injurious behavior.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1703297 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Baak, Sara Ann |
| Contributors | Dracobly, Joesph D, Becker, April, Smith, Richard G. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 44 pages, Text |
| Rights | Public, Baak, Sara Ann, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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