Analysis of response class hierarchies with attention-maintained problem behaviors.
We replicated a method for clarifying inconclusive functional analysis outcomes via an extinction analysis of separate topographies of problem behavior with 2 participants. Results suggested that both mild and severe problem behaviors belonged to the same response class. An analysis of response latency was consistent with a response class hierarchy hypothesis, indicating that mild problem behavior nearly always occurred prior to severe topographies of problem behavior.
Harding
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University Hospital School, The University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242-1011, USA.
Wacker
D P
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Berg
W K
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Barretto
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Winborn
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Gardner
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D001288:Attention; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005108:Extinction, Psychological; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D016896:Treatment Outcome