A demonstration of individual preference for novel mands during functional communication training

Lisa Winborn-Kemmerer; Joel E Ringdahl; David P Wacker; Kana Kitsukawa

doi:10.1901/jaba.2009.42-185

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A demonstration of individual preference for novel mands during functional communication training

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A demonstration of individual preference for novel mands during functional communication training

Lisa Winborn-Kemmerer, Joel E Ringdahl, David P Wacker and Kana Kitsukawa

Journal of applied behavior analysis, Vol.42(1), pp.185-189

2009

DOI: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-185

PMCID: PMC2649840

PMID: 19721740

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Abstract

Preference for mand topography was evaluated for 2 individuals with developmental disabilities who exhibited problem behavior. The results of a functional analysis showed that each participant's problem behavior was maintained by social reinforcement. Participants were taught two novel mand topographies for the same functional reinforcer, and each proved to be effective in reducing problem behavior. Finally, preference for mand topography was assessed within a concurrent-schedules design. Results indicated that functional communication training was an effective treatment, regardless of the mand used, and that each participant demonstrated a preference for one mand topography relative to the other.

Psychomotor Performance

Verbal Behavior

Choice Behavior

Humans

Reinforcement (Psychology)

Male

Treatment Outcome

Developmental Disabilities - therapy

Epilepsy - complications

Intellectual Disability - therapy

Young Adult

Reinforcement Schedule

Conditioning, Operant

Female

Intellectual Disability - psychology

Developmental Disabilities - complications

Child

Behavior Therapy - methods

Observer Variation

Developmental Disabilities - psychology

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Title: Subtitle: A demonstration of individual preference for novel mands during functional communication training
Creators: Lisa Winborn-Kemmerer - University of Iowa, IA, USA. lisa.kemmerer@mail.wvu.edu
Joel E Ringdahl
David P Wacker
Kana Kitsukawa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of applied behavior analysis, Vol.42(1), pp.185-189
Publisher: United States
DOI: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-185
PMID: 19721740
PMCID: PMC2649840
ISSN: 0021-8855
eISSN: 1938-3703
Language: English
Date published: 2009
Academic Unit: Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
Record Identifier: 9983993201002771

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