The role of context in the evaluation of reinforcer efficacy: Implications for the preference assessment outcomes

Mangum, Aphrodite; Fredrick, Laura D.; Pabico, Robert R.; Roane, Henry S.

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2011.04.001

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“…It should be noted that in their study they used the SMR protocol, which was not qEEG-guided and was applied similarly to every participant. Regarding feedback, stimulus used to work as reinforcer for some subjects might not work for others (Mangum et al, 2012). The NF is based on the application of the operant conditioning for the modulation of the EEG activity, so it is important that the feedback is a real reinforcer relevant for the individual patient (Fisher et al, 1992).…”

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“…For instance, Schabus et al (2017Schabus et al ( , 2014 and Hoedlmoser et al (2008) used the drawing of a sun along with a sound, whereas other studies did not specify what feedback was used (Cortoos et al, 2010;Hammer et al, 2011). We allowed the patient to choose both the form and the type of feedback in each session because, as previous studies have shown (Fisher et al, 1992;Mangum, Fredrick, Pabico, & Roane, 2012;Piazza, Fisher, Hagopian, Bowman, & Toole, 1996), rewards that are more relevant for the subject have a superior learning effect.…”

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Efficacy of Live Z-Score Neurofeedback Training for Chronic Insomnia: A Single-Case Study

Pérez-Elvira¹,

Carrobles

Bote³

et al. 2019

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Objective/Background: Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the general population. Pharmacological treatments have shown efficacy in the short term, yet the symptoms return once the treatment has been withdrawn. In the search for treatment options with long-lasting effects, neurofeedback (NF) has arisen as a therapeutic option. Neurofeedback is the application of operant conditioning to brain activity. The aim of this work is to show the effectiveness of Live Z-Score NF training (LZT), a paradigm within the field of NF, in a case of insomnia. Participants: A 32-year-old male with chronic insomnia since his adolescence. Methods: Thirty 35-min sessions of qEEG-guided LZT using patient's highly preferred feedback. The main outcomes of this study were the patient's qEEG metrics and a visual analog scale of sleep quality throughout the intervention. Results: qEEG-guided LZT showed an improvement of 90.63% of the patient's qEEG metrics and an 82.55% relief of the clinical symptoms after 30 NF sessions. Conclusions: Although more research is needed to establish that NF based on Live Z-Score is effective for insomnia, our results suggest that NF might be a therapeutic alternative for the treatment of insomnia.

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Efficacy of Live Z-Score Neurofeedback Training for Chronic Insomnia: A Single-Case Study

Pérez-Elvira¹,

Carrobles

Bote³

et al. 2019

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“…Assessments have taken place in school, home, and clinic/research settings (e.g., Fisher et al, 1992;Mangum, Roane, Fredrick, & Pabico, 2012;McCord, Iwata, Galensky, Ellingson, & Thomson, 2001). Most researchers indicated that the assessment took place in a space free from potential distractors (see for instance Fleming et al, 2010).…”

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Clinical Decision Making and Preference Assessment for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Virués‐Ortega¹,

Pritchard²,

Grant³

et al. 2014

American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities are able to reliably express their likes and dislikes through direct preference assessment. Preferred items tend to function as rewards and can therefore be used to facilitate the acquisition of new skills and promote task engagement. A number of preference assessment methods are available and selecting the appropriate method is crucial to provide reliable and meaningful results. The authors conducted a systematic review of the preference assessment literature, and developed an evidence-informed, decision-making model to guide practitioners in the selection of preference assessment methods for a given assessment scenario. The proposed decision-making model could be a useful tool to increase the usability and uptake of preference assessment methodology in applied settings.

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“…To study the effects of context on preference, Mangum, Fredrick, Pabico, and Roane () conducted a paired‐stimulus preference assessment to identify a hierarchy of most‐to‐least preferred items and then assessed these items alone versus in pairs with a control condition during a reinforcer assessment. In Mangum et al's study, both high‐ and low‐preference items functioned as reinforcers with three children with developmental disabilities when presented alone in a COA.…”

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“…Nonetheless, choice assessments can be an efficient method of identifying preferred stimuli that can be used as consequences to increase desired behavior. These assessments are effective at identifying reinforcers in the majority of cases (Mangum et al, ; Piazza et al, ).…”

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Concurrent operant preference assessment to identify social consequences to decrease task latency for adolescents with dual diagnosis

Robinson

Desrochers

2018

Behavioral Interventions

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Identifying effective reinforcers to use to increase desired behaviors is essential to the success of an intervention.Conducting preference assessments is a proven method for identification of effective reinforcers. In the current study, reinforcers were identified to decrease the latency of initiation of daily living skills such as laundry, showering, and chores in five individuals with dual diagnoses. A Concurrent Operant Preference Assessment measuring response allocation to social stimuli was completed with each individual to determine preferred consequence to increase task compliance. Results showed that all five participants decreased latency to initiate daily tasks once treatment was implemented compared with that during the baseline phase. These results were perceived as socially acceptable by staff, and the improvement was maintained 2 weeks beyond the completion of treatment. KEYWORDS adolescents, concurrent operant assessment, daily living skills, dual diagnosis, preference assessment, residential care

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The role of context in the evaluation of reinforcer efficacy: Implications for the preference assessment outcomes

Cited by 14 publications

References 21 publications

Efficacy of Live Z-Score Neurofeedback Training for Chronic Insomnia: A Single-Case Study

Efficacy of Live Z-Score Neurofeedback Training for Chronic Insomnia: A Single-Case Study

Clinical Decision Making and Preference Assessment for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Concurrent operant preference assessment to identify social consequences to decrease task latency for adolescents with dual diagnosis

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