Analysis of Social Variables when an Initial Functional Analysis Indicates Automatic Reinforcement as the Maintaining Variable for Self-Injurious Behavior.

Kuhn, Stephanie A. Contrucci; Triggs, Mandy

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Publication Date: 2009

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Analysis of Social Variables when an Initial Functional Analysis Indicates Automatic Reinforcement as the Maintaining Variable for Self-Injurious Behavior

Kuhn, Stephanie A. Contrucci; Triggs, Mandy

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v42 n3 p679-683 Fall 2009

Self-injurious behavior (SIB) that occurs at high rates across all conditions of a functional analysis can suggest automatic or multiple functions. In the current study, we conducted a functional analysis for 1 individual with SIB. Results indicated that SIB was, at least in part, maintained by automatic reinforcement. Further analyses using protective equipment (i.e., a helmet with face shield) revealed an attention function for the SIB. (Contains 1 figure.)

Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Reinforcement, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Intervention, Intervals, Attention, Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Aphasia, Visual Impairments

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