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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral psychology
  • Developmental disabilities research

Background:

  • Understanding the function of challenging behaviors is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Self-injurious behavior (SIB) in individuals with developmental and physical disabilities requires targeted treatment strategies.

Observation:

  • A functional analysis was conducted to identify the maintaining variables for self-injurious behavior.
  • The analysis indicated that positive reinforcement, specifically physical contact, was associated with the occurrence of SIB.

Findings:

  • The functional analysis identified physical contact as a positive reinforcer for self-injurious behavior.
  • A treatment was developed based on these findings to address noncompliance with walking.

Implications:

  • Intervention strategies should be tailored to the specific maintaining consequences identified through functional analysis.
  • Reducing noncompliance in individuals with disabilities can be achieved by manipulating reinforcement contingencies.