Examining the effects of simultaneous video modeling on teaching a multi-step exercise routine

Document Type

Thesis

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Psychology

Degree

M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis

Date Completed

2013

First Committee Member

MacDonald, Rebecca

Second Committee Member

Ahearn, William

Third Committee Member

Karsten, Amanda

Abstract

"The purpose of this study was to increase independence and physical activity using a procedural package composed of simultaneous video modeling and a picture activity schedule. A multiple baseline design across participants was used. Participants watched a video of an adult modeling an exercise routine and were instructed to imitate the behaviors that were shown. Once the participants completed all of the steps in the exercise routine, the video model was removed and the picture activity schedule was presented alone to determine if the participants were able to complete the steps of the exercise routine without the use of video instruction. Generalization and maintenance probes were conducted. Results indicated that video modeling and picture activity schedules were effective at increasing independent engagement in physical activity to individuals diagnosed with autism."

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