Response patterns during token schedules of reinforcement with adolescents diagnosed with autism

Document Type

Thesis

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Psychology

Degree

M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis

Date Completed

2013

First Committee Member

Bourret, Jason

Second Committee Member

Hanley, Greg

Third Committee Member

Dickson, Chata

Abstract

"Token schedules of reinforcement are ubiquitous in clinical settings, yet little research has thoroughly evaluated the effects of clinically common token schedule values on responding. Basic research has shown FR token exchange schedules produce overall lower response rates and longer pre-ratio pauses than VR token exchange schedules. Basic research has also shown that token schedule value systematically effects response rate. These findings, however, have been most apparent at relatively high ratio requirements. The purpose of the current study is to examine response patterns during both FR and VR token exchange schedules under ratio requirements common to clinical application."

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