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Preference Assessment A set of procedures used to identify stimuli that might function as
reinforcers.
Types of Preference Assessments -free operant=duration of interaction ( how long the stay
with one stmulus they pick )
-single stimulus =duration of interaction ( how long they take with that stimulus)
-multiple stimulus with replacement=frequency
-multiple stimulus without replacement =rank order
-paired stimulus = frequency
Preference assessments and reinforcer assessments are NOT the same thing. true
In a _________________________ preference assessment, the individual is allowed to
approach any stimulus desired and interact with it for as long as they want. free operant
In single stimulus preference assessments, children are given free access to a room full of toys,
but must choose only one to play with. false
To get the best results from a preference assessment, be sure to include items the person has
never seen. false
Free Operant Preference Assessment Instructions -Select 5-10 items and arrange them
-----All of the items should be accessible to the individual.
-Allow individual to familiarize self with all items prior to assessment
-----To rule out novelty effects once assessment begins
,-Remove individual from the area while items are set up in a new arrangement
-----All should still be accessible
-Return the individual to the area and instruct her that she may play with one, all, or none of
the toys
-----Ensure she understands she is free to play as she pleases during the assessment
-Collect Partial Interval Data
-----Place a check mark in a column representing each toy the child interacted with in each time
interval.
-Do not use social reinforcement as the child interacts
-----This muddies the data.
-Calculate the percent of intervals each item was interacted with
-----Rank the items in order of preference
Single Stimulus Preference Assessment Instructions -Select 5-8 items for presentation
-Allow the child to familiarize self with all items prior to testing
-Inform child he may play with the items you present for a couple of minutes, or give them back
if he finishes early.
-Do not pair playing with social attention.
-Collect duration data for each item.
-Repeat several times to ensure accurate results.
-Sum the duration across trials
,In this preference assessment, children have access to a variety of toys and can interact with
one or more as they choose. free opreant
The data collection method for free operant preference assessments is . Partial Interval
The preference assessment method in which children are presented with one item at a time.
Single Stimulus
The data collection method for single stimulus preference assessment duration
MSWO Preference Assessment Instructions -Place all of the selected items in an array in
front of the child.
-Allow the child to interact with each item for @30 seconds.
-Instruct the child to select one item to interact with.
-Remove the item from the array.
-Rearrange the remaining items.
-Record the order in which the item was selected.
-Repeat steps 3, 4, 5, and 6 until all items have been selected.
-Repeat the assessment several times.
-Score the results by ranking the items.
MSWR Preference Assessment Instructions -Allow the child to interact with each item for
@30 seconds.
-Place the selected items in an array in front of the child.
-Instruct the child to select one item to interact with.
-Return the item to the array.
-Rearrange the items.
-Mark the data sheet to record the choice.
, -Repeat steps 3, 4, 5, and 6 until all items have been selected.
-Repeat the assessment several times.
-Score the results by ranking the items.
Paired Stimulus Preference Assessment -Prior to beginning, allow the child to sample all of
the stimuli
-Remove stimuli from sight.
-Present a randomly selected pair of stimuli
-Allow @30 seconds of interaction with the selected item
-Mark the data sheet
-Repeat steps 3-5 until all possible pairs have been presented.
-Calculate the percent of trials each item was selected.
In which of the following preference assessments is the individual only allowed to choose each
item one time? Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement
The end product of a Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement preference assessment is items
scoring based on _______________________________________________ rank ordering
Multiple Stimulus with Replacement is a hybrid of Multiple Stimulus without Replacement and
Paired Stimulus preference assessments. true
Multiple Stimulus with Replacement scored by rank ordering. true
Which of the following preference assessments usually takes the longest to administer?
paired stimulus
Is The Identified Preference Also a Reinforcer? -Select a Target Behavior to Increase
100% Correct Answers
Preference Assessment A set of procedures used to identify stimuli that might function as
reinforcers.
Types of Preference Assessments -free operant=duration of interaction ( how long the stay
with one stmulus they pick )
-single stimulus =duration of interaction ( how long they take with that stimulus)
-multiple stimulus with replacement=frequency
-multiple stimulus without replacement =rank order
-paired stimulus = frequency
Preference assessments and reinforcer assessments are NOT the same thing. true
In a _________________________ preference assessment, the individual is allowed to
approach any stimulus desired and interact with it for as long as they want. free operant
In single stimulus preference assessments, children are given free access to a room full of toys,
but must choose only one to play with. false
To get the best results from a preference assessment, be sure to include items the person has
never seen. false
Free Operant Preference Assessment Instructions -Select 5-10 items and arrange them
-----All of the items should be accessible to the individual.
-Allow individual to familiarize self with all items prior to assessment
-----To rule out novelty effects once assessment begins
,-Remove individual from the area while items are set up in a new arrangement
-----All should still be accessible
-Return the individual to the area and instruct her that she may play with one, all, or none of
the toys
-----Ensure she understands she is free to play as she pleases during the assessment
-Collect Partial Interval Data
-----Place a check mark in a column representing each toy the child interacted with in each time
interval.
-Do not use social reinforcement as the child interacts
-----This muddies the data.
-Calculate the percent of intervals each item was interacted with
-----Rank the items in order of preference
Single Stimulus Preference Assessment Instructions -Select 5-8 items for presentation
-Allow the child to familiarize self with all items prior to testing
-Inform child he may play with the items you present for a couple of minutes, or give them back
if he finishes early.
-Do not pair playing with social attention.
-Collect duration data for each item.
-Repeat several times to ensure accurate results.
-Sum the duration across trials
,In this preference assessment, children have access to a variety of toys and can interact with
one or more as they choose. free opreant
The data collection method for free operant preference assessments is . Partial Interval
The preference assessment method in which children are presented with one item at a time.
Single Stimulus
The data collection method for single stimulus preference assessment duration
MSWO Preference Assessment Instructions -Place all of the selected items in an array in
front of the child.
-Allow the child to interact with each item for @30 seconds.
-Instruct the child to select one item to interact with.
-Remove the item from the array.
-Rearrange the remaining items.
-Record the order in which the item was selected.
-Repeat steps 3, 4, 5, and 6 until all items have been selected.
-Repeat the assessment several times.
-Score the results by ranking the items.
MSWR Preference Assessment Instructions -Allow the child to interact with each item for
@30 seconds.
-Place the selected items in an array in front of the child.
-Instruct the child to select one item to interact with.
-Return the item to the array.
-Rearrange the items.
-Mark the data sheet to record the choice.
, -Repeat steps 3, 4, 5, and 6 until all items have been selected.
-Repeat the assessment several times.
-Score the results by ranking the items.
Paired Stimulus Preference Assessment -Prior to beginning, allow the child to sample all of
the stimuli
-Remove stimuli from sight.
-Present a randomly selected pair of stimuli
-Allow @30 seconds of interaction with the selected item
-Mark the data sheet
-Repeat steps 3-5 until all possible pairs have been presented.
-Calculate the percent of trials each item was selected.
In which of the following preference assessments is the individual only allowed to choose each
item one time? Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement
The end product of a Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement preference assessment is items
scoring based on _______________________________________________ rank ordering
Multiple Stimulus with Replacement is a hybrid of Multiple Stimulus without Replacement and
Paired Stimulus preference assessments. true
Multiple Stimulus with Replacement scored by rank ordering. true
Which of the following preference assessments usually takes the longest to administer?
paired stimulus
Is The Identified Preference Also a Reinforcer? -Select a Target Behavior to Increase
