Reinforcer identification and evaluation of choice within an educational setting |
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Authors: | Charna Mintz Michele D. Wallace Adel C. Najdowski Katy Atcheson Amanda Bosch |
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Affiliation: | (1) University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA;(2) Division of Special Education and Counseling, Charter College of Education, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 900032-8144, USA;(3) Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc., Tarzana, CA, USA;(4) Institute for Children with Autism, Seattle, WA, USA;(5) University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA;(6) University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA |
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Abstract: | Current research on preference methodology and the effects of choice with children who are typically developing is limited. This study evaluated two preference methodologies for identifying reinforcers across two choice options within the classroom. These methods include a teacher-generated list of reinforcers, a student-generated list of reinforcers, student choice from both lists, and teacher choice from both lists. Four elementary aged-children with no diagnosed learning or developmental disabilities participated. Both preference methods were effective in identifying reinforcers for all participants. Moreover, both choice options resulted in increases in responding. Results are discussed with respect to reinforcement and the effects of “choice.” |
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Keywords: | Choice Preference Reinforcer assessment |
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