ERIC Number: EJ877522
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
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On the Relation between Reinforcer Efficacy and Preference
Lee, May S. H.; Yu, C. T.; Martin, Toby L.; Martin, Garry L.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v43 n1 p95-100 Spr 2010
Most research on stimulus preference and reinforcer assessment involves a preference assessment that is followed by a reinforcer assessment. Typically, the most and least preferred stimuli are tested as reinforcers. In the current study, we first quantified the reinforcing efficacies of six food items and then assessed relative preference for each item. Relative preference ranking and reinforcer efficacies showed almost perfect concordance for 1 participant and partial concordance for the other. Discordance tended to occur with the weakest reinforcers. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Positive Reinforcement, Food, Evaluation Methods, Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Observation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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