Mod 12 Example of a Complex Research Design Including a Parametric Analysis (Simmons et al.)

Question 1

Hand mouthing was the (IV, DV) in this study.

A FT scheduled was the (IV, DV) in this study.

Answer 1

DV
IV

Question 2

It is important to select stimuli that “match” the maintaining consequences for SIB when developing interventions using NCR (or other time-based schedules of stimulus delivery) because it is more effective in reducing SIB than providing arbitrarily selected stimuli.

True
False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Match each component of the multiple-schedule design to its description.

Component 1
Component 2
Component 3

Answer 3

1: Alone
2: FT
3: Alone

Question 4

Which of the following describes the results of the initial implementation of the fixed-time (FT) food schedule?

The FT intervention produced some decreases in mouthing for FT values from FT 10s through FT 100s.
The FT intervention did not produce any decreases in mouthing.
The FT intervention produced dramatic decreases in mouthing for FT values from FT 10s through FT 300s.

Answer 4

The FT intervention produced dramatic decreases in mouthing for FT values from FT 10s through FT 300s.

Question 5

Which of the following is a significant contribution of this study?

the effectiveness of fixed-time schedules in decreasing unwanted or problem behavior
the demonstration of a method for evaluation the immediate and enduring effects of behavioral interventions, even when those interventions are not implemented continually or with perfect fidelity
the importance of choosing stimuli that “match” the maintaining consequences for SIB when developing interventions using NCR (or other time-based schedules of stimulus delivery)

Answer 5

the demonstration of a method for evaluation the immediate and enduring effects of behavioral interventions, even when those interventions are not implemented continually or with perfect fidelity