The Effects of Self-Monitoring and Positive Reinforcement on the Diet and Exercise Habits of Young Males Diagnosed with Mental Retardation

The Effects of Self-Monitoring and Positive Reinforcement on the Diet and Exercise Habits of Young Males Diagnosed with Mental Retardation

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Main Author: Sikora, Katherine Borokhovich
Language:English
Published: The Ohio State University / OhioLINK 2010
Subjects:
Educational Psychology
positive reinforcement
self-monitoring
diet
exercise
mental retardation
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1282003008
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu12820030082021-08-03T06:00:31Z The Effects of Self-Monitoring and Positive Reinforcement on the Diet and Exercise Habits of Young Males Diagnosed with Mental Retardation Sikora, Katherine Borokhovich Educational Psychology positive reinforcement self-monitoring diet exercise mental retardation The participants in this thesis were three males in their early to mid–twenties, diagnosed with mental retardation. All three individuals were deemed to be obese or overweight and had significant behavior concerns. The study consisted of three different phases: a baseline phase, a self-monitoring phase, and a self-monitoring plus positive reinforcement phase. During baseline, the participants took digital photographs of a pedometer worn throughout the day and of every food and beverage consumed throughout the day. After the baseline phase, participants received training on diet and exercise. During the self-monitoring phase, the participants continued to take the digital photographs of the pedometer reading at the end of the day and food and beverages consumed, and also completed simple data sheets to record their diet and exercise choices throughout the day. The self-monitoring plus positive reinforcement phase was identical to the self-monitoring phase, except that participants earned positive reinforcement (i.e., an outing of the participant’s choice or a gift card to a preferred store) for meeting prescribed diet and exercise goals. All three participants improved their dietary habits slightly during the self-monitoring phase. However, the self-monitoring plus reinforcement phase yielded a significant improvement in dietary habits in all three participants. 2010-10-25 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1282003008 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1282003008 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Educational Psychology
positive reinforcement
self-monitoring
diet
exercise
mental retardation
spellingShingle Educational Psychology
positive reinforcement
self-monitoring
diet
exercise
mental retardation
Sikora, Katherine Borokhovich
The Effects of Self-Monitoring and Positive Reinforcement on the Diet and Exercise Habits of Young Males Diagnosed with Mental Retardation
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title The Effects of Self-Monitoring and Positive Reinforcement on the Diet and Exercise Habits of Young Males Diagnosed with Mental Retardation
title_short The Effects of Self-Monitoring and Positive Reinforcement on the Diet and Exercise Habits of Young Males Diagnosed with Mental Retardation
title_full The Effects of Self-Monitoring and Positive Reinforcement on the Diet and Exercise Habits of Young Males Diagnosed with Mental Retardation
title_fullStr The Effects of Self-Monitoring and Positive Reinforcement on the Diet and Exercise Habits of Young Males Diagnosed with Mental Retardation
title_full_unstemmed The Effects of Self-Monitoring and Positive Reinforcement on the Diet and Exercise Habits of Young Males Diagnosed with Mental Retardation
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