Effect of delayed reinforcement on skill acquisition during discrete‐trial instruction: Implications for treatmen‐integrity errors in academic settings. Issue 1 (17th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Carroll, Regina A.; Kodak, Tiffany; Adolf, Kari J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied behavior analysis. Volume 49:Issue 1(2016:Spring)
• Page Start: 176
• Page End: 181
• Publication Date: 2015-11-17
• Subjects: autism spectrum disorder -- delayed reinforcement -- discrete‐trial instruction -- treatment integrity; Psychology, Applied -- Periodicals; Social Behavior -- Periodicals; 150
• DOI: 10.1002/jaba.268
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8855

Abstract

Abstract : We used an adapted alternating treatments design to compare skill acquisition during discrete‐trial instruction using immediate reinforcement, delayed reinforcement with immediate praise, and delayed reinforcement for 2 children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants acquired the skills taught with immediate reinforcement; however, delayed reinforcement decreased the efficiency and effectiveness of discrete‐trial instruction. We discuss the importance of evaluating the influence of treatment‐integrity errors on skill acquisition during discrete‐trial instruction.