Richman, D. M., Wacker, D. P., & Winborn, L. (2001).
Response efficiency during functional communication training: Effects of effort on response allocation.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
34, 73-76.
An analogue functional analysis revealed that the problem
behavior of a young child with developmental delays was
maintained by positive reinforcement. A concurrent-schedule
procedure was then used to vary the amount of effort required to
emit mands. Results suggested that response effort can be an
important variable when developing effective functional
communication training programs.
DESCRIPTORS: _functional analysis, functional communication
training, aggression, concurrent schedules, mands, developmental
disabilities