An analysis of motivational variables in correspondence training
Wilson, Philip G.
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Description
Title
An analysis of motivational variables in correspondence training
Author(s)
Wilson, Philip G.
Issue Date
1991
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Rusch, Frank R.
Department of Study
Education
Discipline
Education
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Psychology, Behavioral
Education, Educational Psychology
Education, Special
Language
eng
Abstract
"Correspondence between verbal and nonverbal behavior by persons with mental retardation was investigated. Participants included two female and two male adults ranging in age from 34 to 82 years. Initially, participants' relative preferences for each of six leisure materials was established through a preference assessment. For all participants, clear preferences were identified. Subsequently, the percentage of correspondence for each participant was measured under two conditions: (a) Free-choice and (b) Forced-choice. No contingencies on stating intentions (saying) were in place during either condition. Alternatives between (a) Free-choice and (b) Forced-choice baselines were implemented to assess whether differential percentages of correspondence would result. Next, in a multiple-baseline across individuals, participants were reinforced for ""say-do"" correspondence under Forced-choice conditions. Finally, an extinction condition was introduced (i.e., reinforcement was withdrawn). Results were analyzed using a multiple-baseline across individuals design. Contingency-space analysis also was performed. Results are interpreted in relation to the impact of motivational variables on establishment and maintenance of verbal-nonverbal correspondence."
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