Comparison of arousal and preference assessment outcomes for sex offenders with intellectual disabilities

Reyes, Jorge R.; Vollmer, Timothy R.; Hall, Astrid

doi:10.1002/jaba.364

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“…In this way, the process resembled a brief, daily MSWO (Carr et al 2000). As previously mentioned, a study by Reyes et al (2016) showed that results from a paired-stimulus preference assessment corresponded to results from a penile plethysmograph, providing support for participant choice as a means to identify sexually arousing stimuli. All video media were preapproved by the facility's administration.…”

Section: General Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 67%

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Using Arousal Suppression Exercises to Decrease Inappropriate Sexual Arousal in Detained Adolescent Males: Three Clinical Demonstrations

Brogan

Rapp

Niedfeld

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Behav Analysis Practice

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Reyes, Vollmer, and Hall (2011) found that 2 arousal suppression strategies, 1 of which involved counting backward from 100 to 0, decreased sexual arousal for 2 male sex offenders with intellectual disabilities. In the current clinical study, we taught 3 adolescent males who had been adjudicated for illegal sexual behavior to self-report arousal when they were presented with sexually arousing visual stimuli. Based on the procedures in the Reyes et al. ( 2011) study, we taught participants to count backward from 100 to 0 when they verbally reported a criterion level of sexual arousal in the presence of visual media. Subsequently, we gradually faded therapists' instructions for 2 participants until they independently used the arousal suppression exercise. Results showed that each participant's self-reported sexual arousal decreased upon implementation of treatment relative to baseline. Decreased sexual arousal continued even under conditions of faded therapist instructions for 2 participants. The relative merits of using self-report measures are discussed.

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Section: General Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 67%

“…Similarly, Reyes et al (2016) compared the results of a paired-choice visual preference assessment of sexual partners to the results of an arousal assessment that used penile plethysmography to measure arousal in adult sex offenders with developmental disabilities. Reyes et al found a correspondence between assessment results for four out of five participants.…”

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Using Arousal Suppression Exercises to Decrease Inappropriate Sexual Arousal in Detained Adolescent Males: Three Clinical Demonstrations

Brogan

Rapp

Niedfeld

et al. 2020

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“…Other studies have been conducted by behavior analysts to identify inappropriate sexual arousal to children in adults with developmental disabilities. For example, Reyes et al (2006) and Reyes, Vollmer, and Hall (2017) used a penile plethysmograph to measure change in penile circumference to appropriate/non-deviant stimuli (adult men and women) and inappropriate/deviant stimuli (children). They used stimulus preference assessment procedures and penile plethysmography (to measure tumescence) to assess sex offenders with intellectual disabilities for age and gender preferences.…”

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confidence: 99%

Intersectional Feminism and Behavior Analysis

DeFelice

Diller

2019

Behav Analysis Practice

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This paper compares facets of behavior analysis and intersectional feminist theory. We begin by describing the history of issues related to gender and sexuality in behavior analysis. Then, we explain how the goals of feminism and applied behavior analysis are aligned, with a focus on intersectional feminism. Intersectional feminism examines the influence of interacting variables (e.g., race, gender, and sexuality) that affect one's experiences and behaviors, rather than focusing on a single factor, such as gender. Pragmatic behaviorism and intersectionality have many parallels, and by exploring them, researchers can generate more comprehensive explanations of behavior. With prevalent gender, race, and sexual orientation biases in contemporary society, it may be important for behavior analysts to be able to recognize these contingencies that have been previously overlooked. Describing the conceptual commonalities between these disciplines may be a stride towards inclusivity and advancement of the goals of each discipline.

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“…Problems of potentially criminal behavior and social deviance can be assessed and treated using applied behavior-analytic technology in socially important settings. Reyes, Vollmer, and Hall (2017) studied whether paired stimulus preference assessments could be used to identify arousing stimuli in adult male alleged sexual offenders with intellectual disabilities (ID). The study was conducted in a residential treatment facility for offenders with ID.…”

Section: Tier 3: Applied Behavior Analysismentioning

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Translating Behavior Analysis: a Spectrum Rather than a Road Map

Kyonka

Subramaniam

2018

Perspect Behav Sci

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Much has been written about the potential benefits of translational research in behavior analysis, but a lack of consensus about what constitutes "translational" creates a barrier to effective knowledge-practice innovation within the discipline and across other sciences. We propose a tiered system, adapted from a biomedical translational pathway, for classifying behavior analysis research on a basic-applied spectrum. Tier 0 is blue sky basic science in which the subjects, behaviors, stimuli, and settings are selected for convenience. Tier 1 is use-inspired basic science with a socially important end game and research subject. Tier 2 is solution-oriented research that attempts to solve a specific problem in a socially important subject, but 1 or more aspects of the research are selected for purposes of experimental control rather than social importance. Tier 3 is applied behavior analysis research that studies a problem of social significance for the subject and involves behaviors, stimuli, and settings that are socially important. Tier 4 is impact assessment in which behavioral technology is applied with a direct benefit to society. We provide examples of behavior-analytic research in each tier and evaluate the potential benefits of organizing behavior analysis in this way.

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Comparison of arousal and preference assessment outcomes for sex offenders with intellectual disabilities

Cited by 9 publications

References 16 publications

Using Arousal Suppression Exercises to Decrease Inappropriate Sexual Arousal in Detained Adolescent Males: Three Clinical Demonstrations

Using Arousal Suppression Exercises to Decrease Inappropriate Sexual Arousal in Detained Adolescent Males: Three Clinical Demonstrations

Intersectional Feminism and Behavior Analysis

Translating Behavior Analysis: a Spectrum Rather than a Road Map

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