Time-Setting Generalization Assessment of Mentally Retarded Adults' Acquired Self-Control in the Preparation of Complex Meals After Withdrawal of Training Components and Trainers

The main purpose of this investigation was to assess time-setting generalization of mentally retarded individuals' acquired complex behavior. Specifically, the ability of three moderately mentally retarded adults to prepare complex meals in their own apartments, during and after a partial-sequential withdrawal of training components and trainers, was examined. First, however, redundant color cues were used in combination with massed trial training outside the operant chain to increase the probability that one subject would independently set a timer, and the temperature control dials on her stove. Next, a partial-sequential withdrawal of training package components and trainers across the baselines of the three subjects was undertaken.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

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Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Martin, James Edward

• Education, Special

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8309981

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oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/68853