Comparing mand-training efficiency with selection-based and topography-based communication systems

Identifier

etd-08292011-173732

Author

Kathryn E. Barlow, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

Alternative communication systems such as picture exchange systems and sign language are commonly used instructional techniques when teaching verbal operants to individuals with deficient vocal verbal repertoires, but which response topography is most efficient is highly debated. Selection-based manding responses and topography-based manding responses were alternately taught to three boys with severe language deficits in order to determine the relative efficiency of acquisition of each system. The results indicated that selection-based communication systems were more readily acquired across all participants.

Date

2011

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Barlow, Kathryn E., "Comparing mand-training efficiency with selection-based and topography-based communication systems" (2011). LSU Master's Theses. 107.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/107

Committee Chair

Tiger, Jeffrey H.

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.107