The effects of competing reinforcement schedules on the acquisition of functional communication.
The initial efficacy of functional communication training (FCT) was evaluated when problem behavior continued to produce intermittent reinforcement. Results for 2 of 3 participants showed that FCT was most effective when problem behavior was also exposed to extinction, response blocking, or both.
Kelley
Michael E
ME
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803, USA.
Lerman
Dorothea C
DC
Van Camp
Carole M
CM
D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003142:Communication; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012055:Reinforcement Schedule