Analysis of response covariationamong multiple topographies of food refusal

J Appl Behav Anal. 2002 Spring;35(1):65-8. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-65.

Abstract

This study examined the effects of sequentially introducing treatment across multiple topographies of food refusal. Treatment with nonremoval of the spoon produced an increase in food acceptance and a decrease in disruption, but expulsion of food increased. When expulsion was treated, packing of food increased. Finally, when packing was treated, all refusal behaviors remained low, and acceptance continued to occur at high and stable levels.

MeSH terms

  • Behavior Therapy / methods*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood / diagnosis
  • Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood / rehabilitation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pierre Robin Syndrome / rehabilitation
  • Reinforcement, Psychology