Clay CJ, Samaha AL, Bloom SE, Bogoev BK, Boyle MA. Assessing preference for social interactions.
RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2013;
34:362-371. [PMID:
23009945 DOI:
10.1016/j.ridd.2012.07.028]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2012] [Revised: 07/26/2012] [Accepted: 07/26/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
We examined a procedure to assess preference for social interactions in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Preferences were identified in five individuals using a paired-choice procedure in which participants approached therapists who provided different forms of social interactions. A subsequent tracking test showed that participants' approaches were under control of the form of social interaction provided as opposed to idiosyncratic features of the therapists. Results of a reinforcer assessment found that the social interaction identified as preferred also functioned as a reinforcer for all five participants.
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