Use of a structured descriptive assessment methodology to identify variables affecting problem behavior.

Full Abstract

This study evaluated a variation of functional assessment methodology, the structured descriptive assessment (SDA). The SDA is conducted in an individual's natural environment and involves systematically manipulating antecedent variables while leaving consequences free to vary. Results were evaluated by comparing the results of an SDA with results obtained from an analogue functional analysis with 4 children who exhibited problem behavior. For 3 of 4 participants, the results of the two assessments suggested similar hypotheses about variables maintaining problem behavior. Interventions based on the results of the SDA were implemented for 3 children and resulted in significant reductions in rates of problem behavior.

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Author information

Author/s: Anderson, Cynthia M (CM); Long, Ethan S (ES);

Affiliation: Department of Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown 26506-6040, USA. cindy.anderson@mail.wvu.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

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

Reference: 2002-; vol 35 (issue 2) : pp 137-54

Dates: Created 2002/07/09; Completed 2003/02/07; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 12102134, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adolescent
Affective Disorders, Psychotic - diagnosis; psychology; therapy
Attention
Child
Extinction, Psychological
Female
Humans

Humans
Male
Observer Variation
Personality Assessment
Play and Playthings
Self-Injurious Behavior - diagnosis; psychology; therapy
Treatment Outcome

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