The Effect of the Extinction Procedure in Function-Based Intervention

Donna M. Janney; John Umbreit; Jolenea B. Ferro; Carl J. Liaupsin; Kathleen L. Lane

doi:10.1177/1098300712441973

The Effect of the Extinction Procedure in Function-Based Intervention

Donna M. Janney, John Umbreit, Jolenea B. Ferro, Carl J. Liaupsin, Kathleen L. Lane

Disability and Psychoeducation Studies

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Abstract

In this study, we examined the contribution of the extinction procedure in function-based interventions implemented in the general education classrooms of three at-risk elementary-aged students. Function-based interventions included antecedent adjustments, reinforcement procedures, and function-matched extinction procedures. Using a combined ABC and reversal phase design (A-B-A-B-C-B), a functional relation between the full intervention and dramatically improved levels of on-task behavior were clearly established. On removal of the extinction procedure, on-task behavior rapidly dropped to lower levels. Reinstatement of the full intervention occurred following the partial intervention condition. In every case, on-task levels rapidly improved. Using the Intervention Rating Profile-15 and Children's Intervention Rating Profile, acceptability ratings were highest for full intervention. Limitations and implications for further research are presented.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	113-123
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
Volume	15
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300712441973
State	Published - Apr 2013

Keywords

Decision Model
combined ABC and reversal phase design
emotional and/or behavioral disorder
extinction
function-based intervention

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Applied Psychology

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