Date of Award
8-1982
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Neil D. Kent
Second Advisor
Dr. Alan Poling
Third Advisor
Dr. Jack Michael
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This study assessed the direct and transferred effects of a training package consisting of written rules, modeling, role playing, and vocal verbal feedback on the behavior management skills of three paraprofessional staff and evaluated the resulting impact o f these techniques on the maladaptive behaviors of severely multiply impaired adults. A multiple baseline across three instructional situation types (a transition period in which staff were not assigned to a particular pupil, a group instructional session in which one staff was assigned to three pupils, and an individual instructional session in which each staff was assigned to one pupil) was utilized. The rate of self-stimulatory behavior of three multiply impaired pupils was measured simultaneously to evaluate the effectiveness of the behavior management techniques. The results demonstrated that the behavior management techniques, when applied consistently, resulted in substantial reduction in the rate of self-stimulation for each of the three multiply impaired pupils.
Recommended Citation
Foster, Patricia D., "A Staff Training Program to Change Target Behaviors: Acquisition, Transfer, and Effects of Behavior Management Training with Paraprofessionals" (1982). Masters Theses. 1695.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1695