Effects of Continuous and Intermittent Reinforcement for Problem Behavior during Functional Communication Training.

Worsdell, April S.; Iwata, Brian A.; Hanley, Gregory P.; Thompson, Rachel H.; Kahng, Sung Woo

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ERIC Number: EJ611276

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Effects of Continuous and Intermittent Reinforcement for Problem Behavior during Functional Communication Training.

Worsdell, April S.; Iwata, Brian A.; Hanley, Gregory P.; Thompson, Rachel H.; Kahng, Sung Woo

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v33 n2 p167-79 Sum 2000

A study evaluated the effectiveness of functional communication training (FCT) in reducing problem behavior of 5 individuals with severe mental retardation and in strengthening alternative behavior. Four participants shifted response allocation from problem to alternative behavior as the schedule of reinforcement of problem behavior became more intermittent. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Communication Skills, Extinction (Psychology), Reinforcement, Self Injurious Behavior, Severe Mental Retardation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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