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Parametric evaluation of procedural fidelity level with combined errors during differential reinforcement of other behavior

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) is an intervention used to address challenging behavior; however, its effectiveness may be diminished by procedural fidelity errors. Previous research has shown that DRO effects may be robust despite marginal errors of commission and omission, but the effects of combined errors (i.e., both commission and omission errors) on the efficacy of DRO have not been investigated. The purpose of this study was to parametrically evaluate procedural fidelity level (i.e., 100, 80, 60, 40, and 20% fidelity) in DRO when implemented with combined errors in a human-operant arrangement using a reversal design. Results indicated that the DRO was efficacious for most participants when implemented with 100, 80, or 60% fidelity and inefficacious for most participants when implemented with 40% or 20% fidelity when implemented with combined errors.

Source: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

DOI: 10.1002/jaba.70077

Authors: Paige O'Neill, Catalina N. Rey, Thomas Eilers, Andrew R. Craig

Institutions: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, SUNY Upstate Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Behavioral and Psychological Studies

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,470

Funders: Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska Omaha