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A brief method for conducting a negative-reinforcement assessment.

J R Zarcone1, K Crosland, W W Fisher

  • 1Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, USA. JZarcone@dole.lsi.ukans.edu

Research in Developmental Disabilities
|April 13, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This study identified effective negative reinforcers for children with developmental disabilities and severe destructive behaviors. The assessment procedure proved safe and beneficial for developing targeted interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Developmental Disabilities Research

Background:

  • Severe destructive behavior is a significant challenge in children with developmental disabilities.
  • Effective interventions require understanding individual reinforcement histories.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess negative reinforcement efficacy for children with severe destructive behavior.
  • To identify stimuli that can serve as negative reinforcers.
  • To evaluate the safety and utility of a negative reinforcement assessment procedure.

Main Methods:

  • A negative-reinforcement assessment was conducted with five children exhibiting severe destructive behavior.
  • Children were trained in an escape response, followed by contingent breaks from stimuli/tasks.
  • Stimuli/tasks were ranked by preference; one child also received an avoidance contingency.

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Main Results:

  • Several effective negative reinforcers were identified for each child.
  • The assessment procedure showed no negative side effects for most children.
  • Low rates of destructive behavior were observed, and one case led to effective treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Negative reinforcement assessment is a viable method for identifying effective interventions for destructive behaviors.
  • The procedure is safe and can be integrated into treatment planning for developmental disabilities.
  • Further research should explore broader applications of this reinforcement assessment technique.