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Optimizing Dimensions of Reinforcement

Description

This study is designed to better understand how certain features of reinforcement affect learning and motivation in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Participants will take part in a series of structured teaching sessions that involve simple tasks and reward-based feedback. By changing the timing and amount of rewards, we aim to learn how these factors influence the ability to acquire and maintain new skills. This information may help improve behavioral interventions for individuals with IDD in the future. The study does not involve medications or procedures intended to change participants' health status.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study is designed to better understand how certain features of reinforcement affect learning and motivation in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Participants will take part in a series of structured teaching sessions that involve simple tasks and reward-based feedback. By changing the timing and amount of rewards, we aim to learn how these factors influence the ability to acquire and maintain new skills. This information may help improve behavioral interventions for individuals with IDD in the future. The study does not involve medications or procedures intended to change participants' health status.

Optimizing Dimensions of Reinforcement to Enhance Behavioral Interventions

Optimizing Dimensions of Reinforcement

Condition
Operant Conditioning / Reinforcement Learning
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Auburn

Center for Autism Research, Treatment, and Training, Auburn, Alabama, United States, 36830

Baltimore

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21205

Rochester Hills

Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States, 48309

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study

    6 Years to 17 Years

    Sexes Eligible for Study

    ALL

    Accepts Healthy Volunteers

    No

    Collaborators and Investigators

    Auburn University,

    John M Falligant, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Auburn University

    Study Record Dates

    2026-08