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ABSTRACT The quality of life (QoL) of persons with intellectual disability should be a fundamental concern for behavior analysis practitioners. In this pilot study, we designed an observation‐measurement form for direct service providers (DSPs) to record QoL indicators at two residential homes operated by a human services organization. The observation‐measurement form had good interobserver agreement, yielded many positive ratings of 12 QoL indicators, and suggested several areas of QoL that could be improved. Also, the DSPs completed a social validity questionnaire that revealed desirable impressions of QoL among adults living in the homes. Though preliminary, the study suggests a methodology for measuring QoL objectively at behavior analysis service organizations and monitoring QoL systematically by practitioners who support persons with intellectual disability.

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Abstract Systematic reviews based on single‐case experimental designs (SCED) are increasingly common in the scientific literature. However, researchers reviewing SCED research may employ varying approaches and strategies, not all of which correspond with recognized standards of review quality, including those specific to SCED. Furthermore, unique features of SCED may necessitate the development of new standards specific to research synthesis. In this article, we provide an overview of the current status and functions of systematic reviews in SCED research. We offer recommendations and guidance to novice and advanced researchers to support consistency, replicability, and transparency of systematic reviews that include SCED research.

Abstract Public health concerns about social media use (SMU) have generated interest in the development of interventions capable of reducing SMU. In this study, we replicated and extended Stinson and Dallery (2023) by evaluating the effects of a contingency management with alternative activity selection intervention on SMU and engagement in alternative activities with four college students. Results from the current study replicate the findings of Stinson and Dallery. Reductions in SMU were observed, but no discernable influence on engagement in alternative activities occurred during the intervention phase. We extended prior work by objectively measuring participant engagement in alternative activities and measuring participant SMU using data collection procedures that potentially improve the accuracy and reliability of SMU measurement. Limitations of the current study and directions for future research are discussed including the maintenance and generality of contingency management interventions for SMU and considerations for large‐scale implementation.

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Abstract This study examined determinants of relapse in rats within a multiple schedule signaled by three odor stimuli (S1, S2, S3). In both experiments, reinforcement was programmed for all components in Phase A, extinction in S1 was programmed in Phase B, extinction in both S1 and S2 in Phase C, and extinction in all components in Phase D. In Experiment 1, an increase of S1 responding was observed in Phase C when extinction was introduced in S2. This resurgence‐like effect was not observed in Phase D when extinction was present in all three components. Experiment 2 tested whether the mitigation of relapse observed in Phase D was due to the absence of reinforcement in any component, but the results were equivocal. In Phase E, noncontingent food was delivered in the intercomponent interval or at the termination of S1. Reinstatement was generally highest in S3, which was associated with the greatest overall reinforcement amount and recency. When total reinforcement amount was equated across S1 and S2, more reinstatement was observed in the more recently reinforced component. Results demonstrate the utility of using a multiple schedule with odors to examine relapse in rats.