The effects of noncontingently available alternative stimuli on functional analysis outcomes.
The effects of noncontingently available alternative stimuli on functional analysis outcomes were evaluated for 2 individuals. Results suggested that noncontingent access to preferred items resulted in reduced levels of attention-maintained behavior. The results are interpreted in terms of establishing operations.
Ringdahl
Joel E
JE
The University of Iowa, USA. joel-ringdahl@uiowa.edu
Winborn
Lisa C
LC
Andelman
Marc S
MS
Kitsukawa
Kana
K
D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003147:Communication Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D015588:Observer Variation; D016896:Treatment Outcome