Document Type

Dissertation

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Psychology

Degree

PhD in Behavior Analysis

Dissertation Defense Date

2016

First Committee Member

Hanley, Gregory P.

Second Committee Member

Bourret, Jason C.

Third Committee Member

Dickson, Chata A.

Additional Committee Member(s)

Thompson, Rachel H.

Abstract

"Reinforcement procedures are the cornerstone of behavioral interventions. Previous research has demonstrated that reinforcers that are relatively more immediate, more frequent, of higher quality, and larger are more efficacious in changing behavior and are preferred to those that are relatively delayed, less frequent, of lower quality, and smaller. Reinforcer variation, sequence, and choice are parameters of reinforcement programs that have not been as thoroughly studied, but may prove to be relevant parameters of reinforcement. The purpose of this study is to examine the preference for these parameters of positive reinforcement with young children with and without developmental disabilities during academic tasks."

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