Applied Behavioral Science: Recent submissions
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Temporal Attention, the Sunk Cost Effect, and Delay Discounting
(University of Kansas, 2018-08-31)The sunk cost effect, known as the degree to which an initial investment of time, effort, or money increases the likelihood of continued investment, and delay discounting, defined as how rapidly the subjective value of a ... -
Effects of Conditioning Procedures on Vocalizations of Children with Minimal or Emerging Echoic Repertoire
(University of Kansas, 2018-08-31)Researchers have utilized conditioning procedures to establish neutral stimuli as conditioned reinforcers for decades (e.g., Greer, Pistoljevic, Cahill, & Du, 2011; Lovaas et al., 1966; Dorow, 1980). More recently, researchers ... -
An Analysis of a Comprehensive and Collaborative Truancy Prevention and Diversion Program
(University of Kansas, 2018-08-31)Education is fundamental for the development of skills required for academic and social success. When students fail to attend school regularly, adverse consequences result at the individual, school, and societal level. ... -
Delay of Gratification in Preschool Children Following Access to Print and Mobile Electronic Media
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Mobile electronic media is ever-present in the lives of young children and an examination of the behavioral byproducts following the use of these modalities is timely. The present study assessed the extent to which mobile ... -
EFFECTS OF SELF-MANAGEMENT USING FITBIT® TO INCREASE STEPS TAKEN BY ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often have health concerns (e.g., obesity). Research suggests that one way to remedy these health concerns is to increase physical activity. Self-management is ... -
Examining Explanatory Inputs and Community System Change Intensity
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)This investigation into behavioral science of community health systems improvement is the result of a concern about the observed discrepancy between what is planned and what is actually accomplished in community. Differences ... -
Development and Evaluation of an Evidence-Based Advocacy Training Package for People with Disabilities
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Self-advocacy skills are critical to people with disabilities because millions still face discrimination and barriers in their daily lives. Advocacy skills can help empower people with disabilities to speak up when they ... -
An Evaluation of Procedures that Affect Response Variability
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Response variability has traditionally been studied as both a by-product of schedules of reinforcement and as a dimension of operant behavior. More recently, researchers have focused on inducement (via extinction), direct ... -
The Effects of a Technology-Based Self-Monitoring Intervention on On-Task, Disruptive, and Task-Completion Behaviors for Adolescents with Autism
(University of Kansas, 2017-12-31)Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often present with difficulty in sustaining engagement and attention, and display disruptive behavior in classroom settings. Without appropriate intervention, these challenging ... -
Neural synchronization deficits linked to cortical hyper-excitability and auditory hypersensitivity in fragile X syndrome
(BMC, 2017-06-07)Background Studies in the fmr1 KO mouse demonstrate hyper-excitability and increased high-frequency neuronal activity in sensory cortex. These abnormalities may contribute to prominent and distressing sensory hypersensitivities ... -
A resting EEG study of neocortical hyperexcitability and altered functional connectivity in fragile X syndrome
(BMC, 2017-03-14)Background Cortical hyperexcitability due to abnormal fast-spiking inhibitory interneuron function has been documented in fmr1 KO mice, a mouse model of the fragile X syndrome which is the most common single gene cause ... -
Effects of Video Modeling and Visual Feedback on Handwashing in Preschool-Age Children
(University of Kansas, 2017-12-31)Young children who attend out-of-home care (e.g., preschool and daycare) are more susceptible to infections than children who do not attend out-of-home care (Bylinsky, 1994). Previous research suggests handwashing is ... -
Examining PLAY to increase levels of physical activity among youth during leisure time
(University of Kansas, 2017-12-31)Physical activity has a number of benefits for people of all ages. For children and youth, regular physical activity improves health and well-being, including attention and academic performance. The Centers for Disease ... -
Self-Reported Time in Bed and Sleep Quality in Association with Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms in School-Age Youth
(Springer Verlag, 2016-07-22)This study investigated the relationship between self-reported time in bed and sleep quality in association with self-reported internalizing and externalizing symptoms in a sample of 285 elementary school students (52% ... -
Translating reinforcer dimensions and behavioral economic demand to inform incentive delivery in organizational behavior management
(University of Kansas, 2017-05-31)Recent research has effectively translated behavioral economic demand curve analyses for use with work-related behavior and workplace incentives (e.g., Henley, DiGennaro Reed, Reed, & Kaplan, 2016). The present experiments ... -
An Evaluation of the Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services on the Timeliness of Employees in a School for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(University of Kansas, 2017-08-31)The current study aims to reduce tardiness of four direct care staff employed at a school that provides educational services to children with autism. The Performance Diagnostic Checklist – Human Services (PDC-HS; Carr, ... -
Evaluation of Sequential Presentation without Extinction for the Treatment of Food Selectivity
(University of Kansas, 2017-08-31)Sequential presentation (i.e., differential reinforcement of alternative behavior) is a widely used procedure to increase consumption of non-preferred foods in children with food selectivity (e.g., Allison et al., 2012; ... -
A Component Analysis of a Feeding Intervention with Siblings as Peer Models for Children with Autism
(University of Kansas, 2017-08-31)The prevalence of feeding problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been estimated to be as high as 90% (Kodak & Piazza, 2008). This can cause serious malnutrition, stress on the child and family, and ... -
The Effects of Differential Reinforcement on the Variable and Novel Pretend Play Behaviors of Children with Autism
(University of Kansas, 2017-08-31)Play is important in the development of every child. A deficit in appropriate play skills is commonly associated with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As such, play skills are often a target of comprehensive ... -
Examining Multiple Interventions to Deter Access Aisle Parking Violations
(University of Kansas, 2017-05-31)Access aisles, or the diagonally marked spaces adjacent to accessible parking spaces, provide many people with disabilities the extra space they need to get in and out of their vehicles. If this area is blocked even a small ...