Use of a high-probability instructional sequence to increase compliance to feeding demands in the absence of escape extinction

We evaluated the effects of a high‐probability (high‐p) instructional sequence on the feeding‐related compliance (food acceptance) of a young boy diagnosed with a feeding disorder. The high‐p sequence consisted of three presentations of an empty spoon; the low‐probability (low‐p) instruction was the...

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Published in:Behavioral interventions 2007-11, Vol.22 (4), p.305-310
Main Authors: Patel, Meeta, Reed, Gregory K., Piazza, Cathleen C., Mueller, Michael, Bachmeyer, Melanie H., Layer, Stacy A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior modification
Compliance
Eating disorders
Effects
Medical treatment
Probability
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Summary:We evaluated the effects of a high‐probability (high‐p) instructional sequence on the feeding‐related compliance (food acceptance) of a young boy diagnosed with a feeding disorder. The high‐p sequence consisted of three presentations of an empty spoon; the low‐probability (low‐p) instruction was the presentation of a spoon with food. Results showed that acceptance of food increased in the presence and not the absence of the high‐p sequence. Data are discussed in terms of the role of high‐p instructional sequences in the treatment of feeding problems. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:1072-0847
1099-078X
DOI:10.1002/bin.251