TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - A descriptive analysis of social consequences following problem behavior
JO  - Journal of applied behavior analysis
A1  - Thompson, R. H.
A1  - Iwata, B. A.
SP  - 169
EP  - 178
VL  - 34
IS  - 2
N2  - The social consequences delivered for problem behavior during functional analyses are presumed to represent common sources of reinforcement; however, the extent to which these consequences actually follow problem behavior in natural settings remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine whether access to attention, escape, or tangible items is frequently observed as a consequence of problem behavior under naturalistic conditions. Twenty-seven adults who lived in a state residential facility and who exhibited self-injurious behavior, aggression, or disruption participated. Observers recorded the occurrence of problem behavior by participants as well as a variety of consequences delivered by caregivers. Results indicated that attention was the most common consequence for problem behavior and that aggression was more likely to produce social consequences than were other forms of problem behavior.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0021-8855
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2001.34-169
ID  - ref1
ER  -