Evaluation of Assessment Methods for Identifying Social Reinforcers
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Date
3-2014
Abstract
Although researchers have evaluated assessment methods for identifying preferred tangible and edible items for children with developmental disabilities, few have evaluated assessment methods for identifying preferred topographies of attention. In the current study, indirect and direct assessments were conducted to identify 7 topographies of attention to include in subsequent preference and reinforcer assessments. Two different assessment formats were evaluated until reliable results were achieved with 1 of them. In both formats, a therapist presented photos that depicted the topographies of attention included in the stimulus array, and a control card (resulting in no consequence) was included. After evaluation of the 2 formats, a reinforcer assessment was conducted with a socially relevant target behavior (i.e., mands) to determine the predictive validity of the preference assessments.
Recommended Citation
Kelly, Maureen A.; Roscoe, EIleen M.; Hanley, Gregory P.; and Schlichenmeyer, Kevin, "Evaluation of Assessment Methods for Identifying Social Reinforcers" (2014). Student Work - College of Arts and Sciences. 54.
https://digitalcommons.wne.edu/casstudent/54
Original Citation
Kelly, M. A., Roscoe, E. M., Hanley, G. P., & Schlichenmeyer, K. (2014). Evaluation of assessment methods for identifying social reinforcers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 113-135. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.107
