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Efficiency in functional analysis of problem behavior: A quantitative and qualitative review.
Valdeep Saini1, Wayne W Fisher1, Billie J Retzlaff1
1University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|June 5, 2019
Summary
Functional analysis (FA) methods for understanding problematic behaviors were analyzed for efficiency. Synthesized contingency and multielement designs offer comparable session efficiency, while trial-based and synthesized contingency analyses are most efficient in duration.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral science
- Applied behavior analysis
Background:
- Functional analysis (FA) is the standard for identifying environmental influences on problem behaviors like aggression and self-injury.
- Research has focused on refining FA methods to enhance analytical efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficiency of different functional analysis (FA) types.
- To provide recommendations for maximizing efficiency in FA.
Main Methods:
- Utilized visual-inspection criteria and probability theory to analyze FA efficiency.
- Compared multielement design, synthesized contingency analyses, and trial-based analyses.
Main Results:
- Multielement and synthesized contingency analyses showed similar efficiency regarding sessions per function.
- Trial-based and synthesized contingency analyses were most efficient in terms of duration per function.
Conclusions:
- Specific FA methodologies offer distinct efficiency advantages.
- Understanding these differences can optimize the application of FA in clinical and research settings.
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