Evaluation of video self‐instruction for implementing paired‐stimulus preference assessments. Issue 3 (17th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hansard, Candice; Kazemi, Ellie
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied behavior analysis. Volume 51:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 675
• Page End: 680
• Publication Date: 2018-05-17
• Subjects: preference assessment -- self‐instructional packages -- staff training -- video modeling; Psychology, Applied -- Periodicals; Social Behavior -- Periodicals; 150
• DOI: 10.1002/jaba.476
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8855

Abstract

Abstract : We trained four undergraduate students who reported no prior experience implementing behavior‐analytic procedures to conduct a paired‐stimulus preference assessment using a video self‐instruction package. The package was composed of several components from prior research (i.e., a voice‐over script, written instructions, multiple video models per step, and instructions for the trainee to rehearse throughout the video presentation). We used a nonconcurrent, multiple‐baseline‐across‐participants design and found that all participants accurately implemented the preference assessment with a simulated client after viewing the video once. We discuss the contributions of the current results and directions for future research on video self‐instruction for staff (i.e., maintenance, generalization, social validity).