Applied Behavioral Science Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A Comparison of the Effects of Descriptive Praise and General Praise on Acquisition in Young Children
(University of Kansas, 2016-05-31)Previous research comparing the effects of descriptive praise versus general praise on the acquisition of skills has yielded mixed outcomes. That is, some studies have found descriptive praise to be more effective (Fueyo, ... -
A COMPARISON OF THE INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF THE GOOD BEHAVIOR GAME IN A PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM
(University of Kansas, 2017-05-31)The Good Behavior Game (GBG) is a multicomponent treatment package that has been demonstrated to decrease disruptive behavior in various populations (kindergarten through high school-age students) and environments (Barrish ... -
The Effects of Happy Hour Drink Specials in the Alcohol Purchase Task
(University of Kansas, 2016-12-31)Operant behavioral economics is a discipline within behavioral psychology that integrates concepts and principles from microeconomic theory to examine animal (humans and non-humans alike) behavior. Research in behavioral ... -
Home-based reinforcement and the modification of pre-delinquents’ classroom behavior
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ANALYZING THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT SIGNS TO INCREASE THE OPPORTUNITY OF DESIGNATED VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)Designated van accessible parking spaces are often occupied by non-ramp or lift equipped vehicles (NRLEV) with accessible parking permits. This causes inconvenience, safety concerns, and reduced opportunity of parking ... -
Using Matrix Training To Establish The Alphabetic Principle, and Generalization To Reading, In Typically Developing Struggling Readers
(University of Kansas, 2016-12-31)Previous studies, primarily with adults with intellectual disabilities, demonstrated recombinative generalization of onset and rime units using matrix training. Study 1 extends that work to typically developing children ... -
Examining the Effects of a Comprehensive Community Intervention on Underage Drinking in Seven Kansas Communities
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)In the United States, underage drinking, or alcohol consumption by individuals younger than 21 years, is the most common type of substance abused by youth. Underage drinking is associated with violent and risky sexual ... -
Measuring the Implementation and Effects of a Coordinated Care Model Featuring Diabetes Self-Management Education within Four Patient-Centered Medical Homes
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)Minority individuals experience a disproportionately greater incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Innovative approaches are needed to reduce health disparities and associated harms among vulnerable populations with ... -
A comparison of two imitation training protocols to teach independent play skills and promote observational learning in children with autism spectrum disorder
(University of Kansas, 2016-08-31)Many children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show limited play skills including difficulty sustaining appropriate play when alone and do not readily learn new play skills from observing and interacting with ... -
Functional Analysis and Treatment of Severe Problem Behavior Maintained by Social-Negative Reinforcement
(University of Kansas, 2016-08-31)Functional analysis (FA) methodology is a robust technology for determining the function of severe problem behavior and developing effective function-based interventions. However, challenges exist in the assessment and ... -
An Investigation into Predictors of Competitive Success in a Large-Scale Group Foraging Task
(University of Kansas, 2016-08-31)Ideal Free Distribution Theory (IFD) (Fretwell & Lucas, 1970) suggests that the allocation of organisms to two or more resource sites is a function of the available resources at each site. Experimental arrangements involving ...