The effects of high-preference problems on the completion of nonpreferred mathematics problems.

David L. Lee, Brooke Lylo, Brooks Vostal, Youjia Hua

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Abstract

Failure to initiate and remain engaged in academic tasks can have long-lasting effects for students. In this study, we investigated the effects of high-preference sequences on both digits correct per minute and latency to initiate nonpreferred mathematics problems for 3 students with emotional and behavioral disorders. We found that high-preference sequences had negligible positive effects on rate of problem completion but had larger effects on problem initiation. This study replicates and extends prior work on the effects of high-preference sequences on mathematics problem initiation and completion.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)223-228
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of applied behavior analysis
Volume45
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Philosophy
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Applied Psychology

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