title: The effects of noncontingently available alternative stimuli on functional analysis outcomes.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: The University of Iowa, USA. joel-ringdahl@uiowa.edu
authors.forename: Joel E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Ringdahl
authors.forename: Lisa C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Winborn
authors.forename: Marc S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Andelman
authors.forename: Kana
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kitsukawa
mesh_terms: 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