Do persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities prefer to save the best for last in an MSWO? A preliminary investigation

Mariana I. Castillo; Michelle A. Frank-Crawford; Jody E. Liesfeld; Trang M. Doan; Eli T. Newcomb; Griffin W. Rooker; John C. Borrero

doi:10.1002/bin.1883

Do persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities prefer to save the best for last in an MSWO? A preliminary investigation

Mariana I. Castillo, Michelle A. Frank-Crawford, Jody E. Liesfeld, Trang M. Doan, Eli T. Newcomb, Griffin W. Rooker, John C. Borrero

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Abstract

The multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment is commonly used to identify potential reinforcers. In this arrangement, individuals can choose the order in which they consume edibles or activities. The item selected first is often designated the highest preferred, and the item selected last is often designated the least preferred. Scattered reports suggest that some individuals may save the best for last in an MSWO. Despite these reports, few systematic evaluations of “saving the best for last” in the MSWO have been conducted. We examined this phenomenon using an MSWO and progressive-ratio-reinforcer assessment. Evidence of “saving the best for last” was obtained for one of four individuals across assessments involving edibles and leisure activities, respectively.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1133-1148
Number of pages	16
Journal	Behavioral Interventions
Volume	37
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1883
State	Published - Nov 2022
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
MSWO
negative time preference
preference for sequences
save the best for last

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Developmental and Educational Psychology
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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