Assessing Observer Effects on the Fidelity of Implementation of Functional Analysis Procedures

Instructing and training others to implement functional analysis (FA) procedures can be a cumbersome and time-consuming task. Students and practitioners are required to learn all of the various components to establish conditions and analyze results while also learning to conduct the sessions. The cu...

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Published in:Journal of organizational behavior management 2015-10, Vol.35 (3-4), p.259-295
Main Authors: Field, Sean P., Frieder, Jessica E., Mcgee, Heather M., Peterson, Stephanie M., Duinkerken, Arielle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
functional analysis
Learning
observer effects
Organizational behavior
Studies
Training
video modeling
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Summary:Instructing and training others to implement functional analysis (FA) procedures can be a cumbersome and time-consuming task. Students and practitioners are required to learn all of the various components to establish conditions and analyze results while also learning to conduct the sessions. The current study assessed the fidelity of individuals implementing FA conditions after observing and rating the fidelity of videos models, using a multiple-baseline design across FA conditions. Video models of each condition were provided throughout; however, participants were only asked to provide fidelity ratings for one video. Results demonstrated the intervention was successful in increasing participant performance above baseline levels for 16 of 17 participants, with 7 participants requiring an additional intervention in which they were asked to observe their own performance. Further research should evaluate the degree to which this procedure may effectively prepare individuals working with non-confederate children and carry over to other responses and settings.
ISSN:0160-8061
1540-8604
DOI:10.1080/01608061.2015.1093058