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Differential reinforcement of high rates of behaviour to increase work productivity in adults with intellectual disability
Author(s) -
McDuff Emeline,
Lanovaz Marc J.,
Morin Diane,
Vona Mélissa,
Kheloufi Yasmine,
Giannakakos Antonia R.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/jar.12614
Subject(s) - intellectual disability , productivity , psychology , set (abstract data type) , intervention (counseling) , reinforcement , work productivity , differential (mechanical device) , developmental psychology , clinical psychology , social psychology , economics , psychiatry , computer science , engineering , macroeconomics , programming language , aerospace engineering
Abstract Background Due to deficits in adaptive and cognitive functioning, productivity may pose challenges for individuals with intellectual disability in the workplace. Method Using a changing‐criterion embedded in a multiple baseline across participants design, we examined the effects of differential reinforcement of high rates of behaviour (DRH) on the rate of data entry (i.e., productivity) in four adults with intellectual disability. Results Although the DRH procedure increased the rate of correct data entry in all four participants, none of the participants achieved the criterion that we set with novice undergraduate students. Conclusions Our results indicate that DRH is an effective intervention to increase rate of correct responding in individuals with intellectual disability, but that achieving the same productivity as workers without disability may not always be possible.