Shifting preferences for choice‐making opportunities through histories of differential reinforcer quality

Drifke, Melissa A.; Tiger, Jeffrey H.; Gifford, Margaret R.

doi:10.1002/jaba.515

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“…Despite the existence of research on nonfunction-based treatments for problem behavior, research comparing function-based treatments, nonfunction-based treatments, and the combination of function-based and nonfunction-based treatments to reduce problem behavior is limited. In addition, research on participant preference for function-based versus nonfunction-based treatments is also needed; preferred treatments may produce fewer unwanted side effects from participants, which may increase treatment integrity on the part of teachers, caregivers, and others implementing treatments (Drifke, Tiger, & Gifford, 2019). Finally, research on function-based versus nonfunction-based treatments is needed in populations other than individuals with intellectual disabilities.…”

Section: Theoretical and Research Basis For Treatmentmentioning

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Comparison of Function-Based, Nonfunction-Based, and Combined Treatments for Escape-Maintained Aggression in a Child With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Study

Wilder

Bevacqua

Hodges

et al. 2019

Clinical Case Studies

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In applied behavior analysis, the use of function-based treatments to reduce problem behavior is well-supported. However, in some cases, function-based treatments alone may not be as effective as nonfunction-based treatments or function-based treatments with additional, nonfunction-based components. In this case study, we compared the delivery of preferred edible items (a nonfunction-based treatment), a break from a task (a function-based treatment), and an enhanced break, which consisted of a break plus access to a preferred tangible item (combination of a nonfunction-based and function-based treatment), to treat escape-maintained aggression exhibited by a young child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Across all three treatments, reinforcement (i.e., edible, break, or enhanced break) was delivered contingent upon compliance with instructions and problem behavior resulted in escape. The nonfunction-based treatment and the combination treatment reduced aggression to zero levels; the function-based treatment did not. Finally, we allowed the participant to choose which of the three treatments he preferred to experience; he selected the combination treatment most often.

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Section: Theoretical and Research Basis For Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparison of Function-Based, Nonfunction-Based, and Combined Treatments for Escape-Maintained Aggression in a Child With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Study

Wilder

Bevacqua

Hodges

et al. 2019

Clinical Case Studies

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“…Additionally, research has shown that many individuals prefer choice‐making opportunities (Drifke et al., 2019). These findings may shed light on the potential reinforcing qualities of high‐tech items, namely, access to varied stimuli and choice opportunities.…”

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“…Additionally, research has shown that many individuals prefer choice-making opportunities (Drifke et al, 2019).…”

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An examination of stimulus technology level and preference displacement during multiple stimulus without replacement preference assessments

Hoffmann

Paskins

Brady‐Ruehs

et al. 2023

Behavioral Interventions

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Researchers have observed that preference for edible items may displace preference for leisure items when items from the stimulus classes are assessed together within multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessments. The current study extends previous research by examining patterns of preference and displacement when assessing preference for high-tech and low-tech leisure items. We conducted three separate MSWO preference assessments; one assessing low-tech items, another assessing high-tech items, and a combined assessment (using the top four high-and low-tech items from the previous assessments) to test for displacement. Preference for high-tech items fully or partially displaced preference for low-tech items in five of eight participants. We then conducted concurrent and single operant reinforcer assessments using the highly preferred high-tech and low-tech items. Reinforcer assessment results demonstrated similar levels of responding for the highest preferred high-tech and low-tech items, indicating that combining high-and low-tech items within preference assessments may influence the validity of results.

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Behavior Analysis and Psychological Concepts: Commentary on Foxall’s Intentional Behaviorism

Oliveira-Castro

2021

Contemporary Behaviorisms in Debate

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Shifting preferences for choice‐making opportunities through histories of differential reinforcer quality

Cited by 5 publications

References 23 publications

Comparison of Function-Based, Nonfunction-Based, and Combined Treatments for Escape-Maintained Aggression in a Child With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Study

Comparison of Function-Based, Nonfunction-Based, and Combined Treatments for Escape-Maintained Aggression in a Child With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Study

An examination of stimulus technology level and preference displacement during multiple stimulus without replacement preference assessments

Behavior Analysis and Psychological Concepts: Commentary on Foxall’s Intentional Behaviorism

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