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Evoking Non-Repertory Verbal Behavior Across Operant Classes : The Effects Of Motor Echoic Sign Language Training Within The Context Of A Motivating Operation, Karelix Alicea
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The individual effects that echoic, mand, and sign language training procedures have on the acquisition of verbal behavior have been widely demonstrated, but more efficient strategies are still needed. This study combined all three treatment strategies into one treatment intervention in order to investigate the joint effects they may have on verbal behavior. Six participants took part in the study. Intervention totaled 1 hour/day for 5 days/week until mastery criterion for motor echoic behavior was achieved. Although motor echoic behavior were solely targeted for acquisition, significant increases in spontaneous motor mands were noted in all treatment participants. Additionally, 4 treatment …
Children's Learning Of Anxiety Sensitivity : A Preliminary Study Using A Sample Of Youths Referred For Anxiety Disorders, Claudia I. Alvarez De Lugo
Children's Learning Of Anxiety Sensitivity : A Preliminary Study Using A Sample Of Youths Referred For Anxiety Disorders, Claudia I. Alvarez De Lugo
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The purpose of the present study was to examine the origins of anxiety sensitivity (AS) by assessing youths' learning experiences in relation to their AS symptoms and anxiety symptoms. Participants were 33 youths between 7 to 13 years old (M = 9.39 years, SD = 2.01). Youths were assessed using a structured interview and self-report measures. Chi-square analyses revealed no statistically significant differences in the proportions of boys vs. girls, Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic, and married vs. non-married. Pearson correlation analyses revealed that youths' AS learning experiences were significantly related to youths' AS and to youths' anxiety symptoms scores. Partial correlations …