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Western Kentucky University

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2023

Functional behavior assessment

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Applying Functional Analysis In A School Setting, Elizabeth Young May 2023

Applying Functional Analysis In A School Setting, Elizabeth Young

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Literature has implied that the use of functional analysis (FA) procedure within the school setting can be beneficial in determining the function of problem behavior. However, conducting an FA in a school setting can be challenging due to the expertise, resources, and experimental control needed to complete such an evaluation. The purpose of the current study was to examine the feasibility of conducting a FA within the school setting to determine the function(s) of severe problem behavior. The research questions are: (1) Can a multielement FA be used to infer the function of a student’s problem behavior in a public …