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Examining patterns suggestive of acquisition during functional analyses: A consecutive controlled series of 116 cases Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Nathalie Fernandez, Michelle A. Frank‐Crawford, Courtney Hanlin, Ryan Benson, John M. Falligant, Iser G. DeLeon
The functional analysis approach described by Iwata et al. (1982/1994) has been used widely to determine the variables evoking and maintaining challenging behavior. However, one potential concern with conducting functional analyses is that repeated exposure to contingencies may induce a novel functional relation. To examine the likelihood of these potential iatrogenic effects, we evaluated social test
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A retrospective analysis of the relation between resurgence and renewal of behavior targeted for reduction Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Colin Muething, Carolyn M. Ritchey, Nathan A. Call, Alexandra M. Hardee, Courtney R. Mauzy, Tracy Argueta, Meara X. H. McMahon, Christopher A. Podlesnik
Functional communication training (FCT) is an evidence‐based treatment for behavior targeted for reduction that often combines extinction for target responses and arranges functionally equivalent reinforcement for alternative behavior. Long‐term effectiveness of FCT can become compromised when transitioning from clinic to nonclinic contexts or thinning reinforcement schedules for appropriate behavior
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Deriving relations at multiple levels of complexity following minimal instruction: A demonstration Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Jessica L. Paranczak, Joseph M. Lambert, Jennifer R. Ledford, Bailey A. Copeland, M. Janey Macdonald
Recommendations for achieving generalized instructional outcomes often overlook the capacity for generative learning for most verbally competent humans. Four children (ages 5–8) participated in this project. In Study 1, we provided decontextualized discrete trial teaching to establish arbitrary relations between colors, pictures of characters, and researcher motor actions. All participants engaged
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Idiosyncratic effects of interviewer behavior on the accuracy of children's responses Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Milad Najafichaghabouri, P. Raymond Joslyn, Emma Preston
Children are interviewed to provide information about past events in various contexts (e.g., police interviews, court proceedings, therapeutic interviews). During an interview, various factors may influence the accuracy of children's responses to questions about recent events. However, behavioral research in this area is limited. Sparling et al. (2011) showed that children frequently provided inaccurate
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Review of The Supervisor's Guidebook: Evidence‐Based Strategies for Promoting Work Quality and Enjoyment Among Human Service Staff (2nd edition) by Dennis Reid, Marsha Parsons, and Carolyn Green Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Grace E. Bartle, J. Turner B. Braren, Florence D. DiGennaro Reed
This article summarizes a review of the book The Supervisor's Guidebook: Evidence‐Based Strategies for Promoting Work Quality and Enjoyment Among Human Service Staff (2nd edition) by Reid, Parsons, and Green. We describe the book's organization and content. In addition, strengths and areas for improvement are noted. The book provides rich, relevant content to guide supervisory practices within a participative
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The role of task preference in the effectiveness of response interruption and redirection Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Kimberly N. Sloman, Mariana Torres‐Viso, Matthew L. Edelstein, Rebecca K. Schulman
Response interruption and redirection (RIRD) is a common treatment for automatically reinforced vocal stereotypy; it involves the contingent presentation of task instructions. Tasks that are included in RIRD are typically selected based on caregiver report, which may affect the efficacy of RIRD. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the role of task preference in the efficacy of RIRD for
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A concise review of the correspondence between the traditional functional analysis and alternative assessment formats Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Javid A. Rahaman, Tara A. Fahmie, Isaac J. Melanson, Jordan E. DeBrine, Amanda N. Zangrillo
The functional assessment of challenging behavior (e.g., self-injurious behavior) has evolved over many years of research and practice. This concise review summarizes the positive predictive value, negative predictive value, accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of common procedural adaptations reported to improve functional assessment safety and efficiency. We conclude with suggestions for clinicians
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Toward a further understanding of assent Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Cody Morris, Jacob P. Oliveira, Jesse Perrin, Caitlyn A. Federico, Paula J. Martasian
Arranging assent opportunities is an increasingly common strategy for involving clients in therapeutic decisions within behavior analysis. Recent behavior-analytic articles have helped create a basic behavioral definition and conceptualization of assent, but much more guidance is needed for practitioners and researchers interested in embedding assent into their practices. The purpose of this article
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Comparing instructor-led, video-model, and no-instruction control tutorials for creating single-subject graphs in Microsoft Excel: A systematic replication and extension Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Kimberley L. M. Zonneveld, Alison D. Cox, Madeline M. Asaro, Kieva S. Hranchuk, Arezu Alami, Laura D. Kelly, Jan C. Frijters
Visual inspection of single-subject data is the primary method for behavior analysts to interpret the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable; however, there is no consensus on the most suitable method for teaching graph construction for single-subject designs. We systematically replicated and extended Tyner and Fienup (2015) using a repeated-measures between-subjects design to compare
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A comparison of parental attention and preferred items during tummy time: A consecutive controlled case series evaluation Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Rika Kanazawa, Joshua Jessel, Minjung Park, Daniel Fienup, Art Dowdy
Tummy time is an activity for infants to practice their early motor skills. Although most pediatricians recommend tummy time, parents may avoid the procedures due to indices of infant discomfort during this period. This consecutive controlled case series evaluation compared the effects of preferred items selected from a preference assessment with those of parental attention on head evaluation and negative
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A review of the concurrent-chains arrangement to assess intervention choice: 2018–2023 Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Emma M. Auten, Carole Van Camp, Allie B. Ferguson
The purpose of this review is to summarize recent literature on the use of concurrent-chains arrangements in the assessment of preference for interventions (or intervention components) in the applied literature. The types of interventions and participants are described briefly, and procedural variations, ethical considerations, and recommendations for future research are discussed.
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Effectiveness of video modeling in teaching earthquake and postearthquake evacuation safety skills for children with autism Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Onur Kurt, Zehra Cevher, Metehan Kutlu
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of video modeling to teach safety skills during earthquakes and postearthquake evacuation to children with autism. Three male children with autism, aged 9–10 years, participated in the study. The results indicate that video modeling was effective at promoting the acquisition of “drop, cover, and hold on” and evacuation skills for
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A peek into the room where it happens: Quantifying ABA's influence on public policy discussions Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Thomas S. Critchfield
To maximize its influence, applied behavior analysis must both create solutions and shape public policy to implement those solutions at scale. From the perspective of data-driven decision making, it is illogical to talk about seeking public policy influence without consulting evidence showing when influence has been achieved. One relevant form of evidence is the attention that behavioral solutions
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Further evidence of renewal in automatically maintained behavior Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 John Michael Falligant, Michael P. Kranak, Drew E. Piersma, Ryan Benson, Jonathan D. Schmidt, Michelle A. Frank-Crawford
Renewal is a relapse phenomenon that refers to the recurrence of a previously reduced behavior following a change in stimulus conditions. Muething et al. (2022) examined the phenomenology of renewal among individuals with automatically maintained challenging behavior treated at an outpatient clinic. We replicated their findings by retrospectively examining renewal across various topographies of automatically
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Descriptive characteristics of extinction bursts: A record review Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Colin Muething, Tom Cariveau, Summer Bottini, Sarah Slocum, Catherine Williams, Scott Gillespie, Mindy Scheithauer
Procedural extinction is sometimes associated with a temporary increase in responding known as an extinction burst. Extinction bursts present unique challenges in the context of treating behavior targeted for reduction. The present study updates the prevalence of extinction bursts using a clinical sample (N = 108) receiving treatment for targeted behavior. The prevalence of extinction bursts in our
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Multiple schedules of conjugate reinforcement and extinction: A translational model for assessing automatically reinforced behavior Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Matthew C. Peterson, Patrick M. Ghezzi, John T. Rapp
This study evaluated the extent to which a conjugate reinforcement schedule (CONJ) involving a contingency between pedaling a stationary bike and viewing a preferred movie could serve as a translational preparation for the analysis of automatically reinforced behavior. In part, researchers examined whether providing participants with either an accurate or an inaccurate rule about the extinction (EXT)
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Evaluating the efficacy and generality of a skill-based approach for promoting universal behavioral readiness Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Javid A. Rahaman, Kevin C. Luczynski
Behavioral readiness can take the form of communication and self-control skills during challenging situations that are correlated with the development of problem behavior. A skill-based approach can teach behavioral readiness using procedures that involve synthesized reinforcement, probabilistic reinforcement, and contingency-based delays; however, this approach is commonly used to address severe behavior
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Relative preference for distinct reinforcers maintaining destructive behavior Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Halle M. Norris, Brian D. Greer
The literature offers few recommendations for sequencing exposure to treatment conditions with individuals with multiply maintained destructive behavior. Identifying relative preference for the functional reinforcers maintaining destructive behavior may be one means of guiding that decision. The present study presents a preliminary attempt at developing a robust relative preference and reinforcer assessment
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Brian A. Iwata: In Memorial Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 F. Charles Mace
When I first met Brian in July 1982, he had just been elected to the Editorship of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA). I was a new predoctoral intern in the Department of Behavioral Psychology at the John F. Kennedy Institute, now the Kennedy Krieger Institute. My first rotation was in the behavioral inpatient unit at the hospital that Brian directly supervised. The inpatient unit served
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Brian Iwata: My First Student, Who Shaped on My Behavior Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Jon S. Bailey
My life changed in the fall of 1970. A few days before the beginning of class, I was in my new office on the 3rd floor of the Florida State University (FSU) Psychology Building, busy unpacking books and trying to get settled in when there was a knock at the partially opened door. A young man in his early 20s pushed the door open and said, “Hi, I'm Brian Iwata. I'm your new student.” I replied, “Welcome
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Correction to ‘Antecedent interventions for pediatric feeding problems’ Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-12-12
Seubert, C, Fryling, MJ, Wallace, MD, Jiminez, AR, Meier, AE. Antecedent interventions for pediatric feeding problems. J Appl Behav Anal. 2014; 47: 449–453. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.117 . The fourth author's name was incorrectly listed as Agustin R. Jiminez. It should have been Agustin R. Jimenez. We apologize for this error.
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Brian A. Iwata, PhD: A Life Well Lived Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Dorothea C. Lerman, Jennifer N. Fritz
Brian and Peg Iwata in 2010. Dr. Brian A. Iwata passed away at his home on October 7, 2023, surrounded by his family. He will be remembered as an outstanding researcher and beloved instructor and mentor. He was undisputedly one of the most influential scholars, teachers, and clinicians in behavior analysis since the inception of the field. Dr. Iwata received his PhD in clinical/school psychology from
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A comparative effectiveness trial of functional behavioral assessment methods Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Nathan A. Call, Alec M. Bernstein, Matthew J. O'Brien, Kelly M. Schieltz, Loukia Tsami, Dorothea C. Lerman, Wendy K. Berg, Scott D. Lindgren, Mark A. Connelly, David P. Wacker
Clinicians report primarily using functional behavioral assessment (FBA) methods that do not include functional analyses. However, studies examining the correspondence between functional analyses and other types of FBAs have produced inconsistent results. In addition, although functional analyses are considered the gold standard, their contribution toward successful treatment compared with other FBA
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Ronnie Detrich (1946–2023): A Versatile Behavior Analyst Who Demanded More of Behavior Analysis and Education Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Janet Twyman, Sarah Pinkelman, Shawn Kenyon, William L. Heward, Kennon A. Lattal, Thomas S. Critchfield
Those of us who think in terms of legacies hope that, when our time comes to cease being a behavior analyst (when they pry that tattered copy of Science and Human Behavior from our cold, dead hands1), we will be remembered for doing something well. The difficulty in memorializing our friend and colleague Ronnie Detrich (Figure 1), who passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023, is that he was, in
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Henry S. Pennypacker, 1937–2023 Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 James Johnston
Henry S. Pennypacker—“Hank” to all who knew him—passed away on September 12, 2023. His career spanned the evolution of the field of behavior analysis and contributed immeasurably to its progress. Hank grew up in Missoula, Montana, receiving bachelors and master's degrees from the University of Montana. He studied under Gregory Kimble at Duke University, earning his doctorate in 1962. He then joined
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In Memoriam: Brian Iwata: Original Empirical Researcher Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 David P. Wacker
I first heard Brian speak at an American Psychological Association (APA) conference in the early 1980s. I knew immediately that his presentation had completely altered the course of my career. My research at that time was devoted to vocational skill training and supported employment. Although this research program was successful, there was a definite disconnect between my research and clinical practice
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Pilot study testing the effects of a multicomponent intervention for increasing moderate-intensity physical exercise Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Bryce A. Fournier, Leonardo F. Andrade
Physical inactivity has been associated with several health problems, including diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Although many of these health problems are preventable through regular exercise, a small percentage of the adult population engages in the recommended levels. Reinforcement-based interventions have been implemented successfully to promote physical activity, but studies targeting moderate
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In Honor of Henry S. Pennypacker, 1937–2023 Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Carol Pilgrim
Hank Pennypacker had an inestimable influence on the development of the science of behavior; the establishment and promotion of behavior analysis as a cohesive field and profession; the foundations, health, and vigor of the behavior analysis program at the University of Florida; and the achievements of the many students and colleagues whose lives and careers he inspired, including my own. I had the
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In Memoriam: Brian A. Iwata: A Mentor by Proxy Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Wayne W. Fisher
I was deeply saddened when I learned of Brian Iwata's passing, but his death also set the occasion for me to think about and appreciate how lucky I was to have known him and to have learned from him. I never worked directly with or studied under Brian Iwata, though I viewed him as a mentor, and he had a profound influence on my career. I don't know for certain, but I suspect that many behavior analysts
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Honoring Dr. Henry S. Pennypacker: Shaping Behavior (and Lives) in the Classroom Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Claire C. St. Peter
The professor stood before the class, donning a yellow button-down shirt with a slightly askew tie, a pair of slacks, and well-loved cowboy boots. He asked us to report our names, year in school, and “how you got yourself into this mess.” The question gave me a bit of anxiety and, when it was my turn to report, I lied. Name? Claire St. Peter (that was true). Year in school? Junior (also true). How
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Reviewing manuscripts for behavior-analytic journals: A primer Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Mirela Cengher, Linda A. LeBlanc
The peer-review component of the editorial process is designed to facilitate quality control, legitimize scientific research, and self-regulate scientific communities. Even though serving as a reviewer undoubtedly has direct and indirect benefits, the peer-review system and the methods of teaching scholars to conduct reviews are nascent and relatively underdeveloped. This article describes the peer-review
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The multiple-stimulus-without-replacement preference assessment tool and its predictive validity Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Hugo Curiel, Emily S. L. Curiel, Santos Villanueva, Carlos Eduardo Garza Ayala, Alexander S. Cadigan
This study demonstrates the use of two web-based programs, one to identify video preferences and the other to assess their reinforcing effects. We used the Multiple-Stimulus-Without-Replacement Preference Assessment Tool (MSWO PAT) to identify the video preference hierarchies of seven participants, ages 4–11 years old. We then used a customized reinforcer assessment program that arranged a concurrent-chains
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Putting the power of behavior analysis in the hands of nonbehavioral professionals: Toward a blueprint for dissemination† Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Dorothea C. Lerman
Behavior analysts have much to offer nonbehavioral professionals who work with the communities that we serve. Successful dissemination of behavior-analytic technologies to these professionals could potentially improve their practice. Although the literature contains some exemplary examples of successful dissemination, our discipline would benefit from a blueprint for conducting this important work
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Editors' perspectives on the selection of reviewers and the quality of reviews Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Mirela Cengher, Linda A. LeBlanc
This article describes the outcomes of a survey of 93 editors in chief and associate editors of behavior-analytic journals. We sought information about variables that influence their judgment of the selection of reviewers, selection of review panels, and quality of reviews. When selecting reviewers, participants rated highly expertise on the topic, history of conducting good reviews, and history of
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Caregiver involvement in applied behavior-analytic research: A scoping review and discussion Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Jessica L. Becraft, Samantha L. Hardesty, Kissel J. Goldman, Lesley A. Shawler, Matthew L. Edelstein, Phillip Orchowitz
We conducted a scoping review to characterize the role of caregiver involvement in behavior-analytic research. We reviewed eight behavioral-learning journals from 2011–2022 for works that included children or caregivers as participants and characterized caregiver involvement as passive (implications for caregivers, input, social validity) and active (implementation, caregiver behavior, training, caregiver-collected
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Using behavioral economics to optimize safer undergraduate late-night transportation Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Brett W. Gelino, Madison E. Graham, Justin C. Strickland, Hannah W. Glatter, Steven R. Hursh, Derek D. Reed
Many universities sponsor student-oriented transit services that could reduce alcohol-induced risks but only if services adequately anticipate and adapt to student needs. Human choice data offer an optimal foundation for planning and executing late-night transit services. In this simulated choice experiment, respondents opted to either (a) wait an escalating delay for a free university-sponsored “safe”
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Book review of Applied Behavior Analysis Advanced Guidebook: A Manual for Professional Practice (2nd edition) Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Jessica L. Becraft, Kissel J. Goldman, Jacqueline N. Mery
The second edition of Applied Behavior Analysis Advanced Guidebook: A Manual for Professional Practice (Luiselli, 2023) covers 17 chapters on topics that are relevant to applied behavior analysis practitioners. In this review, we discuss the purpose and intended audience of the Guidebook, briefly summarize the contents of the Guidebook, and critically evaluate the contents with respect to breadth and
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An evaluation of video-prompting procedures via telehealth to teach first aid skills to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Brittney M. Sureshkumar, Kimberley L. M. Zonneveld
Unintentional injuries are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). First aid training involves teaching critical first aid skills, some of which are designed to treat unintentional injuries. To date, no study has (a) evaluated the effects of a video-prompting procedure to teach first aid skills to children with IDD
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The efficacy of remote video-based behavioral skills training and awareness training on public speaking performance Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Matthew M. Laske, Florence D. DiGennaro Reed, J Turner B. Braren
This study evaluated the efficacy of (a) remote video-based behavioral skills training (BST) with added speech outlines on teaching public speaking behaviors and (b) remote video-based awareness training (AT) on speech-disfluency rates. A multiple-baseline design across speech behaviors was used to evaluate the training. Remote video-based BST and AT were effective at teaching public speaking behaviors
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Toward establishing a qualifying autoclitic repertoire in children with autism spectrum disorder Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Todd M. Owen, Nicole M. Rodriguez
Autoclitics are secondary verbal operants that are controlled by a feature of the conditions that occasion or evoke a primary verbal operant such as a tact or mand. Qualifying autoclitics extend, negate, or assert a speaker's primary verbal response and modify the intensity or direction of the listener's behavior. Howard and Rice (1988) established autoclitics that indicated weak stimulus control (e
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Evaluating the use of preparation guides in interteaching versus a quiz alternative Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 David Schena, Rocío Rosales, James L. Soldner
Interteaching is a behavioral teaching method that has demonstrated efficacy in higher education. Of particular interest is the use of a preparation guide (a guided reading assignment), which is designed to promote engagement in the other areas of the interteaching process. The present study compared the use of a preparation guide completed before the start of class with that of a quiz administered
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A comparison of individual and group equivalence-based instruction delivered via Canvas Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Katie M. Wiskow, Shrinidhi Subramaniam, Esteban Montenegro-Montenegro
Equivalence-based instruction (EBI) is an efficient method that has been used to teach various skills, including content in college courses. This study extended the literature on EBI in higher education by teaching 13 graduate students to identify features of functional analysis conditions and variations. Equivalence-based instruction methods were implemented using Canvas, an online learning management
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Using a group game increases preschoolers' step count Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Alexandra N. Mercado Baez, Tyler-Curtis C. Elliott, Kevin M. Ayres
Children should engage in at least 60 min of physical activity daily to develop or maintain healthy habits (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021a). Previous research suggests that contingent attention is a powerful tool for increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity. In this study, the researchers examined the effects of a group game on steps per minute at recess in an inclusive
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Training individuals to implement discrete-trial teaching procedures using behavioral skills training: A scoping review with implications for practice and research Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Adam M. Briggs, Samantha J. Zohr, Olivia B. Harvey
Behavioral skills training (BST) is an evidence-based approach for training individuals to implement discrete-trial teaching procedures. Despite the effectiveness of this approach, implementing BST can be time and resource intensive, which may interfere with a clinical organization's adoption of this training format. We conducted a scoping review of studies using BST components for training discrete-trial
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Behavioral contrast: An exploratory survey of practitioner experiences Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Megan A. Boyle, Ximena Uribe-Zarain, Ann M. Powell
Behavioral contrast is defined as a change in reinforcement conditions in one context that causes a change in behavior in the opposite direction in another, unchanged context. Although behavioral contrast has implications for applied behavior analysts, researchers have not examined ramifications or identified common methods of mitigating contrast in applied settings. Therefore, we surveyed Board Certified
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Secondary and within-session analyses to improve the feasibility and precision of assessments of sociability Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Samuel L. Morris, Adelaide Pizzuto
Previous research has improved the feasibility and precision of assessments of sociability, but further progress is warranted. The purpose of this study was to evaluate secondary measures and within-session analyses to further improve the feasibility and precision of assessments of sociability. We reanalyzed previously published assessment results to evaluate whether initial and conditional (i.e.,
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Using generic picture cues to promote verbal initiations during play Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Stephanie L. Mattson, Thomas S. Higbee, Vincent E. Campbell, Nicholas A. Lindgren, Jessica A. Osos, Beverly Nichols
Children with autism spectrum disorder often demonstrate difficulty communicating with others, and this may affect the extent to which they can engage in contextually appropriate language during play. This study examined the effects of a social script-training intervention using generic picture cues on the number of contextually appropriate play statements for children with autism spectrum disorder
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The Performance Diagnostic Checklist–Human Services (1.1): An initial assessment of validity and reliability Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Sebastian Jimenez, David A. Wilder, Denys Brand, James E. Carr, Tyra P. Sellers, Makenna A. Mason
The Performance Diagnostic Checklist—Human Services (PDC-HS) is an assessment used to identify variables contributing to staff performance concerns in human-service settings. In the current study, we introduce and assess the test validity, interrater reliability, and test–retest reliability of the PDC-HS (1.1), a revised version of the assessment that included revised instructions, questions, and intervention
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Effects of omission and commission errors during tact instruction Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Sharrukina Tamrazi, Katie M. Wiskow
The purpose of the current study was to compare the effects of omission and commission errors of reinforcement during tact instruction via telehealth with three children, 6 to 7 years of age, who were diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. We used an adapted alternating treatment design to evaluate skill acquisition of target stimuli across high-integrity, commission errors, and omission errors
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Application of the evolutionary theory of behavior dynamics to severe challenging behavior Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Louis P. Hagopian, John Michael Falligant
The evolutionary theory of behavior dynamics (ETBD) is a genetic algorithm that applies the Darwinian principles of evolutionary biology to model how behavior changes dynamically via selection by contingencies of reinforcement. The ETBD is a complexity theory where low-level rules of selection, reproduction, and mutation operate iteratively to animate “artificial organisms” that generate emergent outcomes
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Evaluations of heart rate during functional analyses of destructive behavior Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Liam H. McCabe, Brian D. Greer
Previous research has examined the predictive validity of heart rate on destructive behavior; however, such research has yet to improve clinical practice or enhance our understanding of the relation between physiology and destructive behavior. The purpose of this study was to examine the predictive validity of heart rate on varying topographies and functions of destructive behavior while controlling
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Evaluation of schedule thinning following treatment for aggression maintained by access to higher level restrictive and repetitive behavior Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-08-15 Jonathan K. Fernand, Timothy R. Vollmer, Sarah K. Slocum, Catherine Baker Simms, Kerri P. Peters
One of the diagnostic characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorders includes engaging in restricted and repetitive behavior. Research has shown that individuals will often display problem behavior when access to restricted and repetitive behavior is blocked. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the use of functional communication training and schedule thinning to treat aggression
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A detailed examination of reporting procedural fidelity in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-08-10 Samantha Bergmann, Brian P. Long, Claire C. St. Peter, Denys Brand, Marcus D. Strum, Justin B. Han, Michele D. Wallace
Few reviews on procedural fidelity—the degree to which procedures are implemented as designed—provide details to gauge the quality of fidelity reporting in behavior-analytic research. This review focused on experiments in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2006–2021) with “integrity” or “fidelity” in the abstract or body. When fidelity data were collected, the coders characterized measurement
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An evaluation of negative reinforcement to increase self-feeding and self-drinking for children with feeding disorders Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Sarah D. Haney, Vivian F. Ibañez, Caitlin A. Kirkwood, Cathleen C. Piazza
Self-feeding with utensils represents an important step in a child's progression toward age-typical eating and emerges in the absence of intervention for most children. In contrast, children with feeding disorders may lack the skill or motivation to self-feed, which impedes progress toward age-typical eating. In the current study, experimenters used a multielement design to evaluate negative reinforcement
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Teaching clinicians and nurses to prepare for and present at interdisciplinary meetings through behavioral skills training Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Jill M. Harper, Frank Bird, Maria Wizboski, Haley Steinhauser, James K. Luiselli
Behavior analysts frequently collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues to share information and make decisions about client services. This study evaluated the effects of behavioral skills training on preparation for and presentation during interdisciplinary review team meetings by clinicians (n = 4) and nurses (n = 4) at a residential school for students with intellectual and neurodevelopmental
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An assessment of token value and effectiveness: A replication Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Marcella M. Hangen, Ashley N. Romero, Halle M. Norris, Kathryn A. Gorycki, Breanna R. Roberts, Pamela L. Neidert
The purpose of the current study was to conduct a systematic replication of Fiske et al. (2015) to extend the behavior-analytic literature on token reinforcement. Specifically, the researchers addressed several of the limitations of Fiske et al. by including specific conditioning procedures, creating a controlled history of reinforcement with the token system, including participants with and without
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Resurgence of destructive behavior following differential rates of alternative reinforcement Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Casey Irwin Helvey, Wayne W. Fisher, Brian D. Greer, Ashley M. Fuhrman, Daniel R. Mitteer
Behavioral momentum theory (BMT) suggests that resurgence of destructive behavior may be at least partly determined by the rate of alternative reinforcement, with lean schedules of reinforcement producing less resurgence than dense schedules. Findings from basic and translational studies have been mixed, and the effects of alternative reinforcement rate on resurgence remain unclear. In the current
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Single- vs. combined-category preference assessments for edible, leisure, and social-interaction stimuli Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Nicole M. Goldberg, Eileen M. Roscoe, Zoe A. Newman, Angelica J. Sedano
A concern when conducting combined-category preference assessments is the potential for displacement effects, a shift in the preference ranking from highly preferred to moderately or less preferred for stimuli in two of three stimulus categories (e.g., edible, leisure, or social-interaction). In this study, we evaluated potential displacement effects in combined-category arrays of edible, leisure,
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A replication and extension of the augmented competing stimulus assessment Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Michelle A. Frank-Crawford, Louis P. Hagopian, Jonathan D. Schmidt, Jasmeen Kaur, Courtney Hanlin, Drew E. Piersma
Augmenting competing stimulus assessments by embedding tactics to increase stimulus engagement and disrupt challenging behavior can improve outcomes of treatments for automatically maintained self-injurious behavior, even for treatment-resistant subtypes. This study replicated and extended research on augmented competing stimulus assessments by reporting outcomes for 16 consecutively encountered cases
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A comparison of TAGteach and video self-evaluation to improve dance movement accuracy Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (IF 2.809) Pub Date : 2023-07-02 Eliza J. Goben, Rachael Ferguson, David A. Wilder
Previous behavior-analytic research to improve dance performance has separately demonstrated the efficacy of TAGteach and self-evaluative video feedback. However, no research has directly compared these two interventions. In this study, we used an adapted alternating-treatment design to examine the effects of TAGteach versus self-evaluative video feedback to improve the accuracy of dance movements