Attempts to Reduce Elopement Using Blocking, a Time-Out Procedure, and Differential Reinforcement

Author

Sydney M. Harbaugh, Western Michigan UniversityFollow

Date of Award

12-2019

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Dr. Richard W. Malott

Second Advisor

Dr. Kelly T. Kohler

Third Advisor

Dr. Ron Van Houten

Fourth Advisor

Dr. Steven Ragotzy

Keywords

Elopement, responsible blocking, time-out, differential reinforcement

Abstract

The current study was designed to replicate and extend the results of Harbaugh, Kohler & Malott, 2016, to decrease elopement and flopping by a child diagnosed with autism. The intervention in the present study consisted of a package combining differential reinforcement, response blocking, and a time-out procedure. Following successful reduction in the rate of elopement, a Behavioral Skills Training program was implemented with the child’s family to ensure generalization and maintenance of appropriate walking.

Comments

Fifth Advisor: Dr. Carmen Jonaitis

Access Setting

Dissertation-Open Access

Recommended Citation

Harbaugh, Sydney M., "Attempts to Reduce Elopement Using Blocking, a Time-Out Procedure, and Differential Reinforcement" (2019). Dissertations. 3539.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/dissertations/3539