Evaluating Self-Control Choice in a Child with Autism
Document Type
Thesis
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Degree
M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis
Date Completed
Spring 2024
First Committee Member
Kelly, Maureen A.
Second Committee Member
Peck, Sara
Abstract
This study began as a systematic replication of Ragotzy et al. (1988) using computer-presented choices between smaller, sooner (SS) and larger, later (LL) rewards. An 8-year-old student at a special education day program who was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder served as the participant. Phase 1 of the study involved an increase to the LL reward in 5 s increments. A planned phase 2 would have evaluated effects on self-control choice of increasing the delay to both the SS and LL rewards. This phase could not be implemented because the criterion to move to this phase was not met. Instead, a series of conditions manipulating the presentation of the task were conducted.
Recommended Citation
Pedrotti, Jenna, "Evaluating Self-Control Choice in a Child with Autism" (2024). Master’s Theses - College of Arts and Sciences. 287.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/castheses/287
