Immediate and subsequent effects of fixed-time food presentations on automatically maintained mouthing.
Description:
Several studies have demonstrated that fixed-time (FT) schedules of stimulus delivery can function to reduce a variety of behaviors. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate and subsequent effects of FT food deliveries on mouthing. In Phase 1, a preference assessment showed that caramel popcorn, chocolate cookies and pretzels were highly preferred food items. Thus, providing the basis for use of food items during treatment. In Phase 2, a functional analysis showed that mouthing w…
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Date:
December 2001
Creator:
Simmons, Jason N.
Partner:
UNT Libraries