ARTICLE REVIEW

Article Review

Article Review

Summary of the Article

Functional analysis methodology focuses on identifying variables that influence the occurrence of behavioral problems and has become one of the distinguishing features of contemporary approaches to behavioral assessment. In light of the wide use of the preliminary functional analysis of articles published in this and other journals, we conducted a literature review to identify best practices and directions for future research. The studies included in this review were those in which (a) preliminary assessment is based on (b) direct observation and measurement (c) problem behavior was conducted in accordance with (d) at least two conditions ...