Response efficiency during functional communication training: Effects of effort on response allocation

Authors
Richman, DM Wacker, DP Winborn, L
Citation
Dm. Richman et al., Response efficiency during functional communication training: Effects of effort on response allocation, J APPL BE A, 34(1), 2001, pp. 73-76
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
ISSN journal
00218855 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
73 - 76
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-8855(200121)34:1<73:REDFCT>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
An analogue functional analysis revealed that the problem behavior of a you ng child with developmental delays was maintained by positive reinforcement . A concurrent-schedule procedure was then used to vary the amount of effor t required to emit mands. Results suggested that response effort can be an important variable when developing effective functional communication train ing programs.