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Green, Carolyn W.; Reid, Dennis H. – Behavior Modification, 1999
Indices of happiness and unhappiness were defined, and a corresponding observation system was developed and implemented with five students in an adult education classroom. Results indicate the definitions and the observation system reliably identified frequencies of happiness and/or unhappiness indices for each student across separate activities.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Happiness
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Matson, Johnny L.; Coe, David A. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1992
This article reviews applications of the applied behavior analysis ideas of B. F. Skinner and others to persons with both mental retardation and emotional disturbance. The review examines implications of behavior analysis for operant conditioning and radical behaviorism, schedules of reinforcement, and emotion and mental illness. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Behaviorism, Emotional Disturbances
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Piazza, Cathleen C.; Hanley, Gregory P.; Fisher, Wayne W.; Gulotta, Charles S.; Ruyter, John M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1998
This study applied functional behavioral analysis to the destructive behaviors of two young boys with multiple disabilities including behavior disorders. Results suggested that the subjects' destructive behaviors were sensitive to both escape and attention as reinforcers. Results support the importance of establishing operations in determining the…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Case Studies
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Tustin, R. Don; Forsaith, Paivi; Bond, Malcolm J. – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 1999
This study assessed antecedents of severe problem behaviors of 92 adults with intellectual disability using a checklist comprising 19 scales of antecedent events scored for likelihood of preceding problem behaviors. Data analysis with clients with conduct behavior problems, emotional behavior problems, and both conduct and emotional behavior…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Disorders, Behavioral Science Research, Check Lists
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Remington, R. E.; And Others – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1977
Four profoundly retarded multiply handicapped children (with a mean age of 12 years) were placed in a situation where auditory stimulation was made contingent on a visually directed lever-pulling response. (Author/MH)
Descriptors: Auditory Stimuli, Behavior Change, Behavioral Science Research, Contingency Management
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Reid, Dennis H.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
This review of behavioral research on teaching individuals with profound multiple handicaps found that behavior change has resulted from contingency management interventions, but the behavior changes cannot be described as beneficially affecting the individuals' quality of life. Explanations for this are offered, and suggestions for future…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research, Contingency Management
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Barton, Lyle E.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1986
The study examined the extent to which momentary DRO (differential reinforcement of other behavior) maintained suppression (following initial treatment with whole-interval DRO) of the maladaptive behavior of nine severely multihandicapped elementary aged students. Results indicated that momentary DRO maintained response suppression comparable to…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research
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Horner, Robert H.; Day, H. Michael – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
Three individuals with multiple severe disabilities were taught an appropriate response to problem behaviors, but the response was less efficient than the problem behavior on physical effort, schedule of reinforcement, or stimulus-reinforcer time delay. The response did not compete successfully with the problem behaviors until a new, more…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research
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Selinske, Jane E.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
Behavior analysis was implemented in a school for 38 children with multiple disabilities, following staff training. Results over two years showed educationally significant increases in trials taught, correct student trials, and objectives achieved. During followup, results indicated maintenance and social validity of the behavior analysis package.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Elementary Secondary Education
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Foreman, Phil; Arthur-Kelly, Michael; Pascoe, Sue; King, Brian Smyth – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2004
An increasing amount of research attention is being directed toward the educational experiences of students with profound and multiple disabilities. One technique that has allowed a better understanding of alertness and involvement in members of this population is behavior state assessment. In this study, eight matched pairs of school-aged…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Educational Experience, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities