Scott D. Buckley & Debra K. Newchok (2005).
An evaluation of simultaneous presentation and differential reinforcement with response cost to reduce packing.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
38, 405-409.
We evaluated the effects of multiple treatment procedures, including
simultaneous presentation of preferred foods, on the packing behavior of a
9-year-old girl with autism. A reversal design was used to assess
the effects of differential reinforcement with response cost alone and
with simultaneous presentation. In addition, simultaneous presentation
was assessed independent of differential reinforcement with response
cost. Results indicated that simultaneous presentation reduced packing
and that differential reinforcement with response cost was not
necessary to maintain these reductions. Results are discussed in
terms of the use of simultaneous presentation for packing as
an alternative to consequence manipulations.
DESCRIPTORS: packing, simultaneous presentation, food selectivity