Correlational analysis of challenging behaviours.

Summary It is argued that challenging behaviours can be better understood if a correlational analysis (i.e. looking for correlations between the occurrence of the behaviour and other variables) is used in addition to functional analysis. A case example is provided of a man whose aggressive outbursts...

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Published in:British Journal of Learning Disabilities Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 28 - 32
Main Authors: Whitaker S, Hirst D
Format: Journal Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Mar2002
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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Summary:Summary It is argued that challenging behaviours can be better understood if a correlational analysis (i.e. looking for correlations between the occurrence of the behaviour and other variables) is used in addition to functional analysis. A case example is provided of a man whose aggressive outbursts were negatively correlated with trips out of his unit.