Descriptor
Behavior Problems | 1 |
Behavioral Science Research | 1 |
Developmental Disabilities | 1 |
Functional Behavioral… | 1 |
Responses | 1 |
Theory Practice Relationship | 1 |
Source
Journal of Applied Behavior… | 1 |
Author
McGill, Peter | 1 |
Publication Type
Journal Articles | 1 |
Opinion Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

McGill, Peter – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1999
Evaluates the concept of "establishing operation" (EO) in the functional analysis of problem behavior in people with developmental disabilities. Suggestions for detecting "conditioned establishing operations" are offered. Also discusses the development of treatment strategies that seek to modify EOs, extinguish EOs, and modify…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research, Developmental Disabilities, Functional Behavioral Assessment