The effect of stimulus choice on a discrimination task: pictures vs. objects

Identifier

etd-09292009-201004

Author

Kristen Abbondante, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

The effect of the type of stimuli, pictures vs. objects, on discrimination behavior, specifically noun discrimination, was examined with a single-subject multi-element design. A multiple probe across behaviors was used for two participants. The type of stimulus, picture or object, was the alternating treatment. Two autistic children were trained in six noun discrimination tasks utilizing a discrete trial training model counterbalancing the type of stimuli across participants. Generalization of object to pictures and pictures to objects was also examined. Results showed that type of stimuli, picture or object, did not affect treatment. Generalization data was idiosyncratic.

Date

2009

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Abbondante, Kristen, "The effect of stimulus choice on a discrimination task: pictures vs. objects" (2009). LSU Master's Theses. 4118.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/4118

Committee Chair

Noell, George

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.4118