A comparison of general and specific instructions to promote task engagement and completion by a young man with asperger syndrome

Kelly J. Bouxsein; Jeffrey H. Tiger; Wayne W. Fisher

doi:10.1901/jaba.2008.41-113

A comparison of general and specific instructions to promote task engagement and completion by a young man with asperger syndrome

Kelly J. Bouxsein, Jeffrey H. Tiger, Wayne W. Fisher

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Abstract

Previous research has suggested that the topography of instructions (general vs. specific) may influence the likelihood that young children comply with instructions. The purpose of the current study was to compare the rates of task completion of a young man diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when provided with general and specific instructions pertaining to the task. The results showed that specific instructions occasioned higher levels of task completion, even when no differential reinforcement contingencies were in place.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	113-116
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of applied behavior analysis
Volume	41
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2008.41-113
State	Published - Mar 2008

Keywords

Asperger syndrome
General versus specific instructions
Goal setting
On-task behavior

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Philosophy
Sociology and Political Science
Applied Psychology

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