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Written and Verbal Feedback: Comparative Effects on Rate of Behavior-Specific Praise in the Clinical Setting

Bauer, Shelby E
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1596036074087292

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2020, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Educational Studies.
This study examined the comparative effects of written and verbal feedback delivered to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) on their rate of behavior-specific praise (BSP) during 1:1 clinical sessions. Participants in this study included 8 RBTs (ages 20–31) and 12 clients (ages 3–7) receiving behavior-analytic services at the agency where the research was conducted. The experimenter conducted a reversal design embedded within a multiple probe to compare effects of different forms of feedback for each participant. Feedback was delivered via verbal scripts read aloud or emails sent to RBTs and was implemented immediately prior to 1:1 sessions. Data collection was suspended early due to COVID-19 and related health restrictions. Preliminary findings demonstrated that written and verbal feedback may have similar effects on increasing RBT rate of BSP. Generalization measures across varying participants were completed throughout the study. Social validity measures indicated that RBTs may prefer verbal feedback on performance. Implications for RBTs and clinical supervisors including using video conferencing, measuring individual preferences, and pinpointing direct skills for professional development are also discussed.
Sheila Morgan, Ph.D (Advisor)
Moira Konrad, Ph.D (Committee Member)
49 p.
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  • Bauer, S. E. (2020). Written and Verbal Feedback: Comparative Effects on Rate of Behavior-Specific Praise in the Clinical Setting [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1596036074087292

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Bauer, Shelby. Written and Verbal Feedback: Comparative Effects on Rate of Behavior-Specific Praise in the Clinical Setting . 2020. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1596036074087292.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Bauer, Shelby. "Written and Verbal Feedback: Comparative Effects on Rate of Behavior-Specific Praise in the Clinical Setting ." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1596036074087292

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