Abstract
We evaluated the effects of training novel and existing mands during functional communication training (FCT) to decrease problem behavior for 2 children. A functional analysis (Phase 1) identified mands for FCT. Phase 2 used distinct stimulus conditions to train novel and existing mands. Phase 3 evaluated allocation of responding within a concurrent-schedules design. When reinforcement for either mand was concurrently available, the children used existing mands more than novel mands, but higher levels of problem behavior occurred with existing mands.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 295-298 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Functional analysis
- Functional communication training
- Mand selection
- Problem behavior