Brief functional assessment techniques to evaluate aberrant behavior in an outpatient setting: a summary of 79 cases

K Mark Derby; David P Wacker; Gary Sasso; Mark Steege; John Northup; Karla Cigrand; Jennifer Asmus

doi:10.1901/jaba.1992.25-713

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Brief functional assessment techniques to evaluate aberrant behavior in an outpatient setting: a summary of 79 cases

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Brief functional assessment techniques to evaluate aberrant behavior in an outpatient setting: a summary of 79 cases

K Mark Derby, David P Wacker, Gary Sasso, Mark Steege, John Northup, Karla Cigrand and Jennifer Asmus

Journal of applied behavior analysis, Vol.25(3), pp.713-721

1992

DOI: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-713

PMCID: PMC1279753

PMID: 1429322

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Abstract

Previous investigators have analyzed the maintaining conditions for aberrant behaviors using brief functional assessment procedures. These assessment procedures have been used in one of our outpatient clinics, the Self-Injurious and Aggressive Behavior Service. This study presents a descriptive summary of the results from 79 cases during a 3-year period. The outcomes of the brief assessment were evaluated across three variables: (a) referring topography, (b) control over behavior as evaluated through brief multielement designs, and (c) the identified maintaining conditions for aberrant behavior. The limitations and future utility of brief functional assessments for identifying distinct maintaining contingencies are discussed.

Ambulatory Care

Mental Disorders - therapy

Humans

Adolescent

Child, Preschool

Adult

Female

Infant

Male

Mental Disorders - diagnosis

Child

Personality Assessment - standards

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Title: Subtitle: Brief functional assessment techniques to evaluate aberrant behavior in an outpatient setting: a summary of 79 cases
Creators: K Mark Derby - University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242
David P Wacker
Gary Sasso
Mark Steege
John Northup
Karla Cigrand
Jennifer Asmus
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of applied behavior analysis, Vol.25(3), pp.713-721
DOI: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-713
PMID: 1429322
PMCID: PMC1279753
NLM abbreviation: J Appl Behav Anal
ISSN: 0021-8855
eISSN: 1938-3703
Publisher: United States
Language: English
Date published: 1992
Academic Unit: Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Psychological and Quantitative Foundations; Teaching and Learning
Record Identifier: 9983993499902771

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