TREATMENT OF MULTIPLY CONTROLLED PROBLEM BEHAVIOR

The aggressive behavior of a young boy with developmental delays occur red most frequently following a request to pick up his toys. The reque st ended a period of play and social interaction. This suggested the p resence of multiple establishing operations. The initial treatment con sisted of praise, a break, and access to the toys contingent on compli ance. Results showed that aggression decreased only when we added soci al interaction to the break. Findings are discussed regarding treating multiply controlled problem behavior without extinction.