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Within-session patterns of responding during functional analyses: the role of establishing operations in clarifying
H S Roane1, D C Lerman, M E Kelley
1Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|February 13, 1999
Summary
Analyzing problem behavior is key. Within-session analysis of functional analysis data clarifies behavior function, especially when results are undifferentiated, by examining changes in establishing operations.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral science
- Applied behavior analysis
- Psychology
Background:
- Functional analysis (FA) identifies operant mechanisms of problem behavior.
- Undifferentiated FA results present challenges in determining behavioral function.
- Within-session analyses aid in clarifying function for undifferentiated FAs.
Observation:
- This study examined within-session response pattern changes during FAs.
- Variations in establishing operations (EOs) were manipulated.
- Problem behavior levels were compared during EO presentation and removal.
Findings:
- Changes in responding were associated with variations in relevant EOs.
- This approach clarified behavioral function in undifferentiated FAs.
- Establishing operations provide valuable insight into behavior modification.
Implications:
- Within-session analysis of EOs can refine FA interpretation.
- This method enhances the precision of behavioral intervention planning.
- Understanding EOs is crucial for effective behavior management strategies.