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Effects of antecedent variables on disruptive behavior and accurate responding in young children in outpatient

Eric W Boelter1, David P Wacker, Nathan A Call

  • 1The University of Iowa, USA. boelter@kennedykrieger.org

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|July 13, 2007
PubMed

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This study examined how task changes affect children's noncompliance. Simple, one-step instructions improved accurate responding, while task elements like preference influenced disruptive behavior.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Child Psychology
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • Noncompliance in children is a significant behavioral challenge.
  • Understanding factors influencing noncompliance is crucial for effective interventions.
  • Task variables can impact children's behavioral responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of manipulating task variables on inaccurate responding and disruptive behavior in children.
  • To identify specific task directives that promote accurate responding.
  • To evaluate the influence of other task dimensions on disruptive behavior.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 3 children exhibiting noncompliance.
  • Task directives were manipulated to identify effective prompts for accurate responding.
  • Other task dimensions, such as preference, were systematically varied.
  • Procedures were implemented in both clinic and school settings.

Main Results:

  • One-step directives were found to occasion accurate responding.
  • Task dimensions, including preference, acted as motivating operations for negative reinforcement.
  • This suggests that environmental and task-specific factors play a role in managing noncompliance.

Conclusions:

  • Environmental and task modifications can effectively influence children's behavior.
  • Simple instructional strategies can enhance compliance.
  • Understanding motivating operations is key to addressing disruptive behaviors in children.

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