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An approach to identifying the conditions under which response interruption will reduce automatically reinforced
Megan L Kliebert1, Jeffrey H Tiger, Karen A Toussaint
1Louisiana State University.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|April 26, 2012
Summary
Response interruption for problem behavior is difficult for caregivers to implement consistently. Challenges like delayed or absent interventionists significantly reduced treatment effectiveness, highlighting the need for improved strategies.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral psychology
- Clinical intervention research
Background:
- Response interruption is a strategy for problem behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement.
- Caregiver implementation fidelity is a known challenge for this intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of integrity challenges on response interruption efficacy.
- To identify conditions that compromise the effectiveness of response interruption.
Main Methods:
- Two participants with problem behavior were studied.
- Integrity challenges included carry-over effects, removal of interventionists, and implementation delays.
Main Results:
- Treatment efficacy was severely compromised by the integrity challenges.
- Carry-over, interventionist absence, and delays negatively impacted outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Response interruption's effectiveness is sensitive to implementation integrity.
- Strategies to enhance caregiver fidelity and intervention robustness are needed.
Keywords:
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