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THE INFLUENCE OF THERAPIST ATTENTION ON SELF‐INJURY DURING A TANGIBLE CONDITION
Author(s) -
Moore James W.,
Mueller Michael M.,
Dubard Melanie,
Roberts Dannell S.,
SterlingTurner Heather E.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of applied behavior analysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.1
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1938-3703
pISSN - 0021-8855
DOI - 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-283
Subject(s) - psychology , reinforcement , functional analysis , developmental psychology , girl , nonverbal communication , inclusion (mineral) , cognitive psychology , social psychology , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
This study investigated the effects of therapist attention on the self‐injurious behavior (SIB) of a 6‐year‐old girl with developmental disabilities. After results of a functional analysis indicated that SIB was maintained by attention and tangible reinforcement, tangible conditions with and without contingent verbal attention were compared. Results suggested that the inclusion of verbal attention in a tangible condition may confound functional analysis outcomes for behavior that is maintained by attention.