Functional Analysis and Treatment of Aberrant Behavior

Author(s)

Floyd C. Mace, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Joseph S. Lalli, Lehigh University
Elizabeth Pinter, Lehigh University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1991

Publication Title

Research in Developmental Disabilities

Volume

12

Issue/Number

2

First Page

155

ISSN

0891-4222

Last Page

180

Abstract/Excerpt

This article reviewed and discussed various methodologies used for the analysis of variables maintaining aberrant behavior. Previous research has succeeded in identifying a wide variety of environmental events which may contribute to an individual's maladaptive responding. These general classes of variables are summarized and presented with relevant examples. We conclude with suggestions for conducting a comprehensive functional analysis using descriptive and experimental methods leading to the development and evaluation of analysis- derived interventions.

DOI

10.1016/0891-4222(91)90004-C

NSUWorks Citation

Mace, F. C., Lalli, J. S., Pinter, E. (1991). Functional Analysis and Treatment of Aberrant Behavior. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 12(2), 155-180.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/555