A Parametric Analysis of Rehearsal Opportunities on Procedural Integrity. Issue 4 (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jenkins, Sarah R.; DiGennaro Reed, Florence D.
• Is Part Of: Journal of organizational behavior management. Volume 36:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 255
• Page End: 281
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: Behavioral skills training -- procedural integrity -- rehearsal -- role play -- staff training -- treatment integrity; Organizational behavior -- Management -- Periodicals; 302.3505
• DOI: 10.1080/01608061.2016.1236057
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0160-8061

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Behavioral skills training (BST) involves instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback. Despite its empirical support, the literature provides little to no guidance regarding the best way to implement rehearsal to ensure accurate implementation of behavioral procedures. Thus, the purpose of this study was to conduct a parametric analysis of rehearsal opportunities within a BST package. We evaluated the effects of 1, 3, and 10 rehearsals with feedback on correct implementation of functional analysis (FA). Regardless of the number of rehearsals, 18 undergraduate participants effectively learned to implement FA conditions. The most efficient training involved the use of single rehearsals with feedback until meeting mastery criterion. Participants maintained integrity during a follow-up session and rated the use of rehearsal as highly acceptable.