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Effect of training different classes of verbal behavior to decrease aberrant verbal behavior.

Monica Vandbakk¹, Erik Arntzen, Arnt Gisnaas

¹Oslo and Akershus University College.

The Analysis of Verbal Behavior

|July 4, 2012

Summary

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This study trained appropriate verbal behaviors in a woman with developmental disabilities, effectively reducing psychotic or aberrant vocalizations. The intervention demonstrated success in establishing functional communication skills.

Keywords:

autism psychotic behavior verbal operants vocal verbal behavior

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Psychology
Developmental Disabilities
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Psychotic verbal behavior is often characterized by a lack of sensitivity to environmental factors.
Aberrant vocalizations in individuals with developmental disabilities can significantly impact communication and social interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish rational and appropriate verbal behavior classes in an individual with developmental disabilities.
To evaluate the impact of establishing appropriate verbal behavior on psychotic or aberrant vocalizations.

Main Methods:

The study involved training specific classes of verbal behavior in a participant with developmental disabilities.
The intervention focused on establishing functional vocal verbal behavior.
Effects on aberrant vocal behavior were systematically evaluated.

Main Results:

The intervention successfully established a repertoire of appropriate functional vocal verbal behavior.
A decrease in psychotic or aberrant vocal verbal behavior was observed.
The findings align with previous research on verbal behavior modification.

Conclusions:

Training various classes of verbal behavior is an effective intervention for decreasing aberrant vocalizations.
Establishing functional communication skills can mitigate psychotic or inappropriate verbal behavior.
This approach holds promise for individuals with developmental disabilities exhibiting challenging verbal behaviors.