Chapter 9: Multiple Baseline And Changing Criterion Designs

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Changing criterion design

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requires initial baseline observations on a single target behavior. Baseline is followed by implementation of a treatment program in each series of treatment phases

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delayed multiple baseline design

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A variation of the multiple baseline design in which initial baseline and intervention begin for one behavior and subsequent behaviors are begun in a staggered fashion

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multiple baseline across behaviors design

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A multiple baseline design in which treatment variable is applied to two or more different behaviors of the same subject in the same setting

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multiple baseline across settings design

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a multiple baseline design in which treatment variable is applied to same behavior of same subject across two or more different settings.

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multiple baseline across subjects design

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a multiple baseline design in which treatment variable is applied to same behavior of two or more subjects in same setting.

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multiple baseline design

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An experimental design that begin with concurrent measurement of two or more behaviors in baseline, followed by application of treatment to one behavior while baseline conditions remain in effect for the other conditions

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multiple probe design

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a variation of multiple baseline design that features intermittent measures or probes during baseline

used to evaluate effects of instructions on sequences where it is unlikely that the subject can improve performance on later steps before learning prior steps.

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Advantages of multiple baseline designs

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*does not require withdrawing seemingly effective treatment to demonstrate control
*allows direct monitoring of generalization of behavior changes
*relatively easy to conceptualize and impliment

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Disadvantages of multiple baseline designs

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*if two or more behaviors covary, multiple baseline design will not demonstrate a functional relationship
*verification must be inferred by lack of change in other behaviors, weaker than reversal
*more of an evaluation of IV versus analysis
*requires considerable time and resources

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3 features of changing criterion design to demonstrate experimental control

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1) length of phases
2) magnitude of criterion changes
3) # of criterion changes

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Disadvantages of changing criterion design

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target behavior must already be in subjects repetoire

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Advantages of changing criterion design

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* does not require withdrawl
*enables experimental analysis within context of gradually improving behaviors