Date of Award
Spring 4-25-2024
Thesis Type
Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science
Department
Health Professions
Committee Member(s)
Dr. Stephanie Trauschke, PsyD, BCBA-D
Dr. Ciobha Mckeown, PhD, BCBA-D
Emily Munoz, M.S., BCBA
Abstract
This study sought to evaluate the relationship between preference for reinforcement and behavioral function of one participant. In Study 1, functional analysis (FA) methodologies were employed to determine the function of disruptive behaviors. Study 2 consisted of a concurrent chains analysis where the participant was asked to select the FA condition, they preferred the most. Study 3 evaluated preferences for contingent reinforcement or non-contingent reinforcement of the preferred reinforcer identified in study 2. Results demonstrated that although the participants’ behavior was maintained by escape and attention, the participant preferred the attention condition. Study 3 was inconclusive due to the participant verbally indicating he did not wish to continue. Results, limitations, and future directions are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Ashby, Aubrey, "Participant Preferences of Identified Maintaining Contingencies" (2024). Thesis Projects. 46.
https://scholarship.rollins.edu/mabacs_thesis/46
Rights Holder
Aubrey L Ashby