| Literature DB >> 21541106 |
Allison L Martin1, Mollie A Bloomsmith, Michael E Kelley, M Jackson Marr, Terry L Maple.
Abstract
A functional analysis identified the reinforcer maintaining feces throwing and spitting exhibited by a captive adult chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes). The implementation of a function-based treatment combining extinction with differential reinforcement of an alternate behavior decreased levels of inappropriate behavior. These findings further demonstrate the utility of function-based approaches to assess and treat behavior problems exhibited by captive animals.Entities:
Keywords: behavioral management; chimpanzee; differential reinforcement; extinction; functional analysis
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21541106 PMCID: PMC3050472 DOI: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-139
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Appl Behav Anal ISSN: 0021-8855