Functional analysis and treatment of inappropriate sexual behavior

J Appl Behav Anal. 2004 Fall;37(3):401-4. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2004.37-401.

Abstract

The results of a functional analysis showed that inappropriate sexual behaviors exhibited by a 9-year-old boy who had been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury were maintained by positive reinforcement in the form of social attention. An intervention consisting of functional communication training and extinction resulted in reduced levels of inappropriate sexual behaviors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aggression
  • Brain Injuries / complications
  • Brain Injuries / psychology*
  • Child
  • Extinction, Psychological*
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Male
  • Seizures / complications
  • Sexual Behavior / psychology*