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Treating childrens' severe behavior disorders: a behavioral diagnostic system

E Cipani1

  • 1California School of Professional Psychology, Fresno 93721.

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
|December 1, 1994
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This study introduces a new diagnostic system for severe behavior disorders, categorizing issues by their environmental function. This approach aids in understanding and treating complex behavioral challenges more effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral psychology
  • Clinical psychology
  • Psychopathology

Background:

  • Current diagnostic systems for severe behavior disorders lack a functional, behaviorally-oriented approach.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment planning in behavioral disorders.

Observation:

  • Problem behaviors often serve specific functions within an individual's environment.
  • A single behavior may serve multiple environmental functions simultaneously.

Findings:

  • A novel four-category diagnostic system is proposed, classifying behaviors based on their environmental function.
  • This system provides a framework for assessing severe behavior disorders.

Implications:

  • The functional categorization of behavior can refine treatment prescription for severe behavior disorders.

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  • Understanding behavior's function is key to developing targeted and effective interventions.