Date of Defense
4-21-2012
Date of Graduation
4-28-2012
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Richard Malott
Second Advisor
Steven Sparks
Third Advisor
Samantha Moberg
Keywords
Auditory reinforcer; autism; TAG teaching; clicker training; playtime behaviors
Abstract
TAG (Teaching with Acoustical Guidance) involves using auditory stimuli as a reinforcer for correct behavior or correct components of a behavior chain. Theoretically, TAG is an effective reinforcer because a click (the auditory stimuli) is paired with back up reinforcers (tangible reinforcers and social praise) and consequently becomes a conditioned reinforcer. The current study assesses the effectiveness of TAG in structured playtime activities in a child diagnosed with autism. The behaviors measured include a receptive identification procedure, an imitative drawing procedure and a paperclip drop procedure. Each of these responses required multiple behaviors to be completed with the paperclip drop as the most complex behavior chain involving seven steps.
Recommended Citation
Boggs, Melissa A., "Using TAG to Increase Play Skills" (2012). Honors Theses. 1543.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/1543
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access