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Functional Analysis and Challenging Behaviours

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 June 2009

D. M. Samson  and
A. A. McDonnell
D. M. Samson
Affiliation:
North Warwickshire Health Authority
A. A. McDonnell
Affiliation:
Learning Difficulties Research Group, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, U.K.
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Some of the weaknesses and ambiguities of the currently accepted definition of a functional analysis (Owens and Ashcroft, 1982) are outlined. Functional analysis is re-defined in order to try and overcome some of these difficulties. The utility of this new definition is discussed in relation to the assessment and treatment of challenging behaviours. A possible structure for the more general use of a functional analysis in the assessment and treatment of problems is outlined. The implications of this type of approach are discussed.

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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 18 , Issue 4 , October 1990 , pp. 259 - 271
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Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 1990

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