Abstract
This study examined the effectiveness of performance feedback (PFB) training to train nine undergraduate students with no previous coursework experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to conduct trial-based functional analyses (TBFA). Effects of self-review of a task analysis (TA) checklist, written instructions in non-behavioral language (WI) or article review (AR), and small group PFB training were evaluated. In contrast to previous research, training did not include any didactic instruction on the principles of ABA and rationale of functional analysis methodology. TA with written instructions was found to be insufficient, but the addition of small-group training with PFB was found to be effective. Results offer a socially valid training protocol to teach paraprofessionals to assist certified behavior analysts in conducting TBFAs in applied settings.