Methods for the determining the functional properties of problem behaviors are necessary for the design of successful treatments. Many of the currently utilized methodologies are chosen based on their speed, ease of application or for the perceived risk-reduction they afford. However, when thoroughly analyzed many of these methods fall short of their intended purpose. The current study attempted to assess dangerous problem behavior through a functional assessment of functionally related precursor behaviors during analog sessions. Results indicate that for three participants, placing the reinforcing contingencies on these related precursor behaviors produced differentiated outcomes during the assessment. These outcomes matched the outcomes of assessments of the more dangerous problem behaviors.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc2814 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Churchill, Robert |
| Contributors | Smith, Richard, Rosales-Ruiz, Jesus, Hyten, Cloyd |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Churchill, Robert, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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