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Further analysis of problem behavior in response class hierarchies.
D M Richman1, D P Wacker, J M Asmus
1University of Iowa, USA. drichman@kumc.edu
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|October 8, 1999
Summary
Functional analysis identified reinforcers for problem behavior. An extinction analysis confirmed these reinforcers maintained severe behaviors, revealing response class hierarchies in 2 participants.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral science
- Applied behavior analysis
Background:
- Functional analysis is key to understanding behavior.
- Identifying maintaining consequences is crucial for intervention.
Observation:
- Mild problem behaviors were observed initially.
- A subsequent extinction analysis revealed more severe behaviors.
Findings:
- The same reinforcer maintained both mild and severe problem behaviors.
- Two participants showed a response class hierarchy.
- One participant demonstrated differential reinforcement.
Implications:
- Extinction analysis refines understanding of behavior-maintaining consequences.
- Results inform targeted interventions for severe problem behaviors.
- Response class hierarchies offer insights into behavior escalation.