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Wilson, David M.; Iwata, Brian A.; Bloom, Sarah E. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2012
We evaluated an inexpensive, efficient, and noninvasive technique for measuring tissue damage produced by self-injurious behavior (SIB). The technique involved computerized measurement of wound surface area (WSA) based on digital photographs. In Study 1, we compared photographic measurement to a more commonly used procedure, transparency…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Observation, Scientific Concepts, Computer Assisted Testing
Mahon, Catherine; Lyddy, Fiona; Barnes-Holmes, Dermot – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2010
The purpose of the current study was to develop and test a computerized matching-to-sample (MTS) protocol to facilitate recombinative generalization of subword units (onsets and rimes) and recognition of novel onset-rime and onset-rime-rime words. In addition, we sought to isolate the key training components necessary for recombinative…
Descriptors: Rhyme, Generalization, Reading Instruction, Behavior
Jarmolowicz, David P.; Hayashi, Yusuke; St. Peter Pipkin, Claire – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2010
Temporal patterns of behavior have been observed in real-life performances such as bill passing in the U.S. Congress, in-class studying, and quiz taking. However, the practical utility of understanding these patterns has not been evaluated. The current study demonstrated the presence of temporal patterns of quiz taking in a university-level…
Descriptors: College Students, Introductory Courses, Psychology, Tests