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...
| Published in: | British Journal of Learning Disabilities Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 28 - 32 |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Mar2002
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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. |
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