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Application of a Pyramidal Training Model on the Implementation of Trial-Based Functional Analysis: a Partial Replication

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We employed a pyramidal training model (PTM) to teach staff to correctly implement and collect data for trial-based functional analysis (TBFA) in simulated situations. First, we trained four behavioral consultants (BCs) in a group format, who each trained one behavior technician (BT) in an individual format. We utilized a non-concurrent multiple baseline design to evaluate the effect of the training. During generalization probes, participants implemented TBFA with a novel problem behavior. This study will contribute to the literature on teaching staff how to conduct TBFA. This study demonstrates the application of a two-level PTM. This study illustrates how agencies can utilize the Task Analysis Training Protocol within a PTM to train staff on implementation of TBFA.

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  1. University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA

    Faisal Alnemary & Fahad Alnemary

  2. California State University, Los Angeles, USA

    Faisal Alnemary, Michele Wallace & Fahad Alnemary

  3. Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia

    Faisal Alnemary & Fahad Alnemary

  4. Seek Education, Inc., Covina, CA, USA

    Lusineh Gharapetian & Jordan Yassine

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Alnemary, F., Wallace, M., Alnemary, F. et al. Application of a Pyramidal Training Model on the Implementation of Trial-Based Functional Analysis: a Partial Replication. Behav Analysis Practice 10, 301–306 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-016-0159-3

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