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Using Multiple-Stimulus Without Replacement Preference Assessments To Increase Student Engagement And Performance, Adam D. Weaver, Brian Mckevitt, Allie M. Farris

Psychology Faculty Publications

Multiple-stimulus without replacement preference assessment is a research-based method for identifying appropriate rewards for students with emotional and behavioral disorders. This article presents a brief history of how this technology evolved and describes a step-by-step approach for conducting the procedure. A discussion of necessary materials and data sheets is included. Finally, a case study is presented to illustrate how the procedure can be used to improve behavioral and academic outcomes.