Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Mand Training Using an Interupted Behavior Chain
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Mand Training Using an Interupted Behavior Chain

Summary/Abstract: The current study represents a systematic review of seven studies of interrupted behavior chain procedures, results, limitations, and future implications. Additionally, a meta-analysis of the data was conducted to determine treatment effects. The results of the systematic review indicated that interrupted behavior chain procedures can increase dependent measures, including manding for information and mand frames. Further, interrupted behavior chains can facilitate the acquisition of untrained mands under untrained establishing operations and the emergence of other verbal operants and autoclitic frames. The results of the meta-analysis showed Mean effects of PND 72.65 %, PAND Phi statistic .767, and Tau statistic .71, leaving the authors to consider the Behavior Chain Interruption Strategy somewhat effective but in need of further development. Other factors considering this treatment, effect size, implications, and recommendations are discussed.

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