Preference for progressive delays and concurrent physical therapy exercise in an adult with acquired brain injury |
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Authors: | Dixon Mark R Falcomata Terry S |
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Affiliation: | Behavior Analysis and Therapy Program, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901, USA. mdixon@siu.edu |
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Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to increase self-control and engagement in a physical therapy task (head holding) for a man with acquired traumatic brain injury. Once impulsivity was observed (i.e., repeated impulsive choices), an experimental condition was introduced that consisted of choices between a small immediate reinforcer, a large fixed-delay reinforcer, and a large progressive-delay reinforcer. The participant showed a preference for the progressive-delay option, even when the duration of the delay exceeded that of the fixed delay. The results have implications for establishing optimal choice making and teaching life-enhancing skills. |
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Keywords: | brain injury impulsivity physical therapy self‐control |
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