ERIC Number: EJ1224000
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Sep
Pages: 20
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1053-8151
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Assessing the Differential Effects of Known and Mystery Rewards in a Preschool-Based Group Contingency
Pokorski, Elizabeth A.; Barton, Erin E.; Ledford, Jennifer R.
Journal of Early Intervention, v41 n3 p256-275 Sep 2019
Group contingencies have been used successfully to modify a variety of behaviors for children with diverse characteristics across multiple settings. However, these interventions have not been applied to increase social interactions (SI) between typically developing children and those with multiple or severe disabilities (MSD). Furthermore, little research has been conducted to examine whether differential outcomes are associated with the type of reward used (known or mystery). The purpose of this study was to examine the differential effects of known versus mystery rewards on the SI of preschool children with and without MSD within an independent group contingency. The findings indicated that although there were no differences in levels of SI between reward types, both were superior to the baseline condition and were viewed as socially valid by classroom teachers and naive raters. In addition, this study was conducted with high methodological quality exceeding that of previous group contingency research conducted in preschool settings and of other studies examining the differential effects of known and mystery rewards. The results provide meaningful information regarding practices that support children with MSD and add to the group contingency literature.
Descriptors: Contingency Management, Group Activities, Behavior Modification, Preschool Children, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Teacher Attitudes, Preschool Teachers, Interpersonal Competence, Interaction, Behavior Problems, Reinforcement, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS)
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Social Skills Improvement System Rating Scales
Grant or Contract Numbers: H325H140001