Operant-contingency-based preparation of children for functional magnetic resonance imaging

Keith J. Slifer; Kristine L. Koontz; Michael F. Cataldo

doi:10.1901/jaba.2002.35-191

Operant-contingency-based preparation of children for functional magnetic resonance imaging

Keith J. Slifer, Kristine L. Koontz, Michael F. Cataldo

Kennedy Krieger Institute

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Abstract

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is used to study brain function during behavioral tasks. The participation of pediatric subjects is problematic because reliable task performance and control of head movement are simultaneously required. Differential reinforcement decreased head motion and improved vigilance task performance in 4 children (2 with behavioral disorders) undergoing simulated fMRI scans. Results show that behavior analysis techniques can improve child cooperation during fMRI procedures.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	191-194
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of applied behavior analysis
Volume	35
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2002.35-191
State	Published - 2002

Keywords

Behavioral pediatrics
Differential reinforcement
Magnetic resonance imaging
Motion control
Performance accuracy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Philosophy
Sociology and Political Science
Applied Psychology

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