An analysis of motivational variables in correspondence training

"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 Finally, an extinction condition was introduced (i.e., reinforcement was withdrawn).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."

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Wilson, Philip G.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Rusch, Frank R.

• Psychology, Behavioral
• Education, Educational Psychology
• Education, Special

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1991 Wilson, Philip G.

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9211037
(UMI)AAI9211037

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/21406