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Test and control conditions

In a functional analysis, test conditions arrange one possible reinforcer contingent on problem behavior (attention, escape, tangible, alone), and the control (play) condition provides reinforcers freely with no demands.

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Behavior is high in the attention test condition and low in play.

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BCBA F.6 · Behavior AssessmentDesigning and evaluating functional analyses
RBT B.3 · Behavior AssessmentSupport functional assessment: descriptive assessment and functional analysis

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