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The Effectiveness Of A Video-Based Preference Assessment In Identifying Socially Reinforcing Stimuli, Rachelle N. Peterson
The Effectiveness Of A Video-Based Preference Assessment In Identifying Socially Reinforcing Stimuli, Rachelle N. Peterson
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
The following study was conducted to find out more about a video test that could identify social activities that are motivating for individuals with disabilities. Commonly tests can be administered to find what physical items, food, toys, games and so forth, are preferred but the process becomes infinitely more difficult when social activities and interactions are involved. Research has shown that participation in reinforcing social experiences is critical for development and crucial in social skill building. In this study, a video-based test was analyzed to see how effective it was in identifying these socially preferred activities in three individuals with …