Sequential and matching analyses of self-injurious behavior a case of overmatching in the natural environment.

Full Abstract

In this study, we examined the relation between naturally occurring rates of self-injurious behavior and appropriate communicative behavior using prospective sequential and matching analyses of descriptive data. Results from both analyses suggested reliable covariation between both forms of behavior and staff attention. Findings are discussed in terms of the applicability of quantitative descriptive analyses to characterize behavior-environment relations in natural contexts.

Author information

Author/s: Symons, Frank J (FJ); Hoch, John (J); Dahl, Norman A (NA); McComas, Jennifer J (JJ);

Affiliation: Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Development, University Of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455, USA.

Grants: 35682 (Agency:PHS HHS) ; 40782 (Agency:PHS HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

Journal: Journal of applied behavior analysis (J Appl Behav Anal), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-; vol 36 (issue 2) : pp 267-70

Dates: Created 2003/07/15; Completed 2003/11/04; Revised 2008/11/20;

PMID: 12858993, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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