Date of Award
12-1993
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Alan D. Poling
Second Advisor
R. W. Malott
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Campus Only
Abstract
The present study evaluated a systematic method of identifying potential reinforcers for three persons with profound mental retardation. The potential reinforcers were identified by observing subject approach responses to 16 various sensory stimuli, and preference for particular reinforcers was determined. A second experiment was conducted with the same subjects to determine if the preferred stimuli actually functioned as reinforcers by presenting them contingently on correct responses. Results indicated that the potential reinforcers were in most cases actual reinforcers.
Recommended Citation
Kurtti, Amy, "An Evaluation of a Systematic Procedure for Identifying Reinforcers for Persons with Profound Mental Retardation" (1993). Masters Theses. 3675.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/3675