Response efficiency during functional communication training: effects of effort on response allocation.
An analogue functional analysis revealed that the problem behavior of a young child with developmental delays was maintained by positive reinforcement. A concurrent-schedule procedure was then used to vary the amount of effort required to emit mands. Results suggested that response effort can be an important variable when developing effective functional communication training programs.
Richman
D M
DM
The University of Iowa, USA.
Wacker
D P
DP
Winborn
L
L
D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003147:Communication Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome