Date of Award
7-2002
Degree Name
Specialist in Education
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Ruth Ervin
Second Advisor
Dr. John Austin
Third Advisor
Dr. Elizabeth Whitten
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Campus Only
Abstract
This study piloted a methodology for examining changes in group problem-solving after training in functional assessment (FA). One problem-solving cohort from a graduate level consultation course, was selected and their data analyzed for the purposes of this study. A verbal code was developed and implemented to determine impact of training in FA on verbal behavior during group problem-solving. Training in FA increased participants knowledge of the process, lead to a change in verbal behavior during group problem-solving and to the development of quality interventions. Additionally, participants reported the process as acceptable. This study demonstrated the impact of training in FA on group problem-solving and examined a methodology for determining qualitative and quantitative results. Results of this study are promising and indicate areas for future research.
Recommended Citation
Piper, Andrew L., "Examining the Impact of Training in Functional Assessment on Group Problem-Solving" (2002). Masters Theses. 3450.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/3450