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Publication Date: 2005-Sep-22
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Leisure Items as Controls in the Attention Condition of Functional Analyses
McCord, Brandon E.; Neef, Nancy A.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v38 n3 p417 Fall 2005
Leisure items (e.g., games, toys) are commonly made available as controls during attention conditions of functional analyses (Ringdahl, Winborn, Andelman, & Kitsukawa, 2002). However, Ringdahl et al. raised questions about this practice. This paper reviews research that supports and conflicts with the inclusion of leisure items as controls, including a quantitative analysis of relevant articles published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis over a 10-year period. Data reviewed suggest that practitioners may consider omitting leisure items as controls or including such items strategically based on the accumulation of assessment information.
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Research Methodology, Control Groups, Toys, Games, Attention, Literature Reviews, Attention Control, Children
Department of Applied Behavioral Science, 1000 Sunnyside Ave., KU, Lawrence, KS 66045-2133. Web site: http://seab.envmed.rochester.edu.
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Language: English
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