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Evaluation of video self‐instruction for implementing paired‐stimulus preference assessments
Author(s) -
Hansard Candice,
Kazemi Ellie
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of applied behavior analysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.1
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1938-3703
pISSN - 0021-8855
DOI - 10.1002/jaba.476
Subject(s) - psychology , multiple baseline design , preference , stimulus (psychology) , generalization , stimulus generalization , videotape recording , cognitive psychology , multimedia , computer science , perception , mathematical analysis , mathematics , neuroscience , psychiatry , economics , microeconomics , intervention (counseling)
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).