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EFFECTS OF STIMULANT MEDICATION UNDER VARIED MOTIVATIONAL OPERATIONS
Author(s) -
Mace F. Charles,
Prager Kevin L.,
Thomas Karen,
Kochy Jane,
Dyer Tim J.,
Perry Lora,
Pritchard Duncan
Publication year - 2009
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.2009.42-177
Subject(s) - stimulant , aggression , psychology , preference , psychological intervention , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , clinical psychology , methylphenidate , psychiatry , developmental psychology , economics , microeconomics
We evaluated the evocative effects of four conditions (high‐ and low‐preference activities, low and divided attention) and stimulant medication on the behavior of a 16‐year‐old boy with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and moderate mental retardation. All behavior (activity engagement, activity changes, inappropriate touching, rude behaviors, and physical aggression) improved with stimulant medication in most conditions, but undesirable behaviors were not reduced to acceptable levels in all conditions. This finding suggests that stimulant medication may be a valuable adjunct to function‐based interventions.