The effects of competing reinforcement schedules on the acquisition of functional communication

J Appl Behav Anal. 2002 Spring;35(1):59-63. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-59.

Abstract

The initial efficacy of functional communication training (FCT) was evaluated when problem behavior continued to produce intermittent reinforcement. Results for 2 of 3 participants showed that FCT was most effective when problem behavior was also exposed to extinction, response blocking, or both.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Behavior Therapy / methods*
  • Child
  • Child Behavior Disorders / diagnosis
  • Child Behavior Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Communication*
  • Developmental Disabilities / rehabilitation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Reinforcement Schedule*