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Further evaluation of noncontingent reinforcement to treat mealtime problem behavior
Author(s) -
Luis Jeanne,
Leon Yanerys,
Campos Claudia
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
behavioral interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.605
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1099-078X
pISSN - 1072-0847
DOI - 10.1002/bin.1779
Subject(s) - differential reinforcement , reinforcement , psychology , extinction (optical mineralogy) , autism spectrum disorder , schedule , developmental psychology , autism , social psychology , computer science , operating system , paleontology , biology
We evaluated the effects of noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) without escape extinction (EE) on problem behavior emitted by a young boy with autism spectrum disorder during meals. Results indicated that NCR (i.e., continuous access to a highly preferred activity) was effective in reducing problem behavior and moderately increasing food acceptance. Subsequently, we evaluated a total session‐based thinning of the NCR schedule. Although problem behavior remained low during schedule thinning, differential reinforcement was necessary to maintain adequate levels of food acceptance.