Document Type
Dissertation
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Degree
PhD in Behavior Analysis
Dissertation Defense Date
2024-11-25
First Committee Member
Ahearn, William H
Second Committee Member
Roscoe, Eileen M
Third Committee Member
Bourret, Jason C
Additional Committee Member(s)
Thompson, Rachel H
Abstract
To date, only one behavior analytic study has systematically examined the use of functional analysis to assess arranging and ordering, which is a form of higher-level repetitive behavior (Rodriguez et al., 2012). The authors found this response was automatically maintained and developed effective interventions that involved some form of prompting and response disruption. Hagopian et al. (2015) evaluated a model for subtyping and predicting effective treatments for automatically reinforced self-injurious behavior (SIB). The current study applied Hagopian’s subtyping analysis and treatment model (i.e., competing stimulus assessments) to higher level repetitive behavior (Hagopian et al. 2015, 2017). A variety of assessments, including preference assessments and augmented-competing stimulus assessments (A-CSA) were conducted to inform treatment. Following treatment, generalization probes were conducted. For all participants, effective treatments were identified that consisted of providing competing stimuli identified via the A-CSA.
Recommended Citation
Fergus, Riley, "Functional Analysis And Delineating Subtypes Of Restricted Repetitive Behavior In Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2024). Doctoral Dissertations - College of Arts and Sciences. 75.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/casdissertations/75
