Date of Award
7-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Behavioral Analysis
First Advisor
Kimberly Sloman
Second Advisor
David Wilder
Third Advisor
Vida Tyc
Fourth Advisor
Robert A. Taylor
Abstract
A variety of preference assessments have been used to identify potential reinforcers for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities. However, during traditional selection-based assessments, participants may fail to select items or selection may be under faulty stimulus control (e.g., side bias). Previous research has evaluated the utility of eye-gaze preference assessments with individuals with profound intellectual disabilities. The purpose of this study is to compare preference assessments by eye gaze and traditional preference assessment in three participants with ASD. The results of reinforcer assessment showed that among 2 out of 3 participants, the eye gaze method was more accurate compared to the traditional preference assessment. The breakpoint in the progressive ratio schedule matched with the result as well.
Recommended Citation
Ou, Zhihao, "Comparison of Traditional and Eye-Gaze Preference and Reinforcer Assessments" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 155.
https://repository.fit.edu/etd/155