Optimizing Dimensions of Reinforcement

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age6-17
SponsorAuburn University

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Operant Conditioning Tasks with Reinforcement Manipulations

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

Auburn University

Lead sponsor

Oakland University

Collaborator

Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.

Collaborator