Importance of model similarity on extinction of avoidance behavior in children.

The purpose of this study was to systematically determine whether low-functioning autistic children [MA of approximately half of their CA or less] could learn through observation by the use of a peer modeling procedure. Since modeling is less structured than traditional one-on-one procedures, it was also thought that modeling might facilitate subsequent generalization of tasks learned through observation. Four autistic children were taught two receptive labeling tasks. One task was taught by a traditional trial-and-error procedure, while the other task was taught by a modeling procedure wherein the models were other autistic children. Results indicated that all four children learned through observation of their peer model. Additionally, generalization and maintenance of correct responding were superior when the children learned through observation rather than by trial and error. These results are discussed in terms of the modeling literature, generalization issues, and implications for designing teaching settings for autistic children.

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Learning through observation: The effects of peer modeling on acquisition and generalization in autistic children

Charlop

Schreibman

Tryon

1983

J Abnorm Child Psychol

111

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Behavior modification by self-modeling without subject awareness

Miklich¹,

Chida²,

Danker-Brown³

1977

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry

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Treatment of phobias in a hospitalized child

Esveldt‐Dawson

Wisner

Unis

et al. 1982

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry

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Importance of model similarity on extinction of avoidance behavior in children.

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Learning through observation: The effects of peer modeling on acquisition and generalization in autistic children

Learning through observation: The effects of peer modeling on acquisition and generalization in autistic children

Behavior modification by self-modeling without subject awareness

Treatment of phobias in a hospitalized child

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