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Review
. 2023 Jun;56(3):534-538.
doi: 10.1002/jaba.990. Epub 2023 Apr 28.

Functional analyses of undesirable behavior by nonhumans: A concise review

Katarina Rotta  1 , Lindsay Essig  1 , Jade Davis  2 , Alan Poling  1
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Review

Functional analyses of undesirable behavior by nonhumans: A concise review

Katarina Rotta et al. J Appl Behav Anal. 2023 Jun.

Abstract

We reviewed 13 articles that used functional analysis in the assessment of undesirable behavior emitted by dogs, cats, a baboon, a lemur, a chimpanzee, and a vulture. The functional analysis produced a clear outcome for 32 of 33 subjects, demonstrating its efficacy with nonhumans. We propose several avenues for further examination of its application to nonhumans.

Keywords: animals; functional analysis; functional behavioral assessment; nonhumans; undesirable behavior.

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