Minimizing Resurgence of Destructive Behavior Using Behavioral Momentum Theory

Autor/inn/en	Fisher, Wayne W.; Greer, Brian D.; Fuhrman, Ashley M.; Saini, Valdeep; Simmons, Christina A.
Titel	Minimizing Resurgence of Destructive Behavior Using Behavioral Momentum Theory
Quelle	In: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51 (2018) 4, S.831-853 (23 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-8855
DOI	10.1002/jaba.499
Schlagwörter	Behavior Problems; Communication Strategies; Behavior Modification; Functional Behavioral Assessment; Reinforcement; Responses; Intervention; Program Effectiveness; Learning Processes + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kommunikationsstrategie; Behaviour modification; Verhaltensänderung; Positive Verstärkung; Learning process; Lernprozess
Abstract	The resurgence of destructive behavior can occur during functional communication training (FCT) if the alternative response contacts a challenge (e.g., extinction). Behavioral momentum theory (BMT) suggests that refinements to FCT could mitigate resurgence of destructive behavior during periods of extinction. Following a functional analysis and treatment with FCT, we combined three refinements to FCT (i.e., the use of a lean schedule of reinforcement for destructive behavior during baseline, a lean schedule for the alternative response during FCT, and an increase in the duration of treatment) and compared the magnitude of resurgence relative to a condition in which FCT was implemented in a traditional manner. Results suggested that the combination of these three refinements to FCT was successful in decreasing the resurgence of destructive behavior during an extinction challenge. We discuss the implications of these findings, as well as areas for future research. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01