Toward an Automation of Functional Analysis Interpretation: A Proof of Concept

• Published in: Behavior modification Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 147 - 177
• Main Authors: Cox, Alison, Friedel, Jonathan E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.01.2022; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Automation; Behavior Therapy; Humans; visual inspection; functional analysis; decision support systems

The advent of functional analysis (FA) methodology paved the way for improved function-based behavioral interventions and ultimately client outcomes. Behavior analysts primarily rely on visual inspection to interpret FA results. However, the literature suggests interpretations may vary across raters...