Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Barlow, Kathryn E
URN	etd-08292011-173732
Title	Comparing Mand-Training Efficiency with Selection-Based and Topography-Based Communication Systems
Degree	Master of Arts (M.A.)
Department	Psychology
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Tiger, Jeffrey H. Committee Chair Esteve, Brian Committee Member Gresham, Frank M. Committee Member
Keywords	topography-based communication selection-based communication mand-training
Date of Defense	2011-07-29
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Alternative communication systems such as picture exchange systems and sign language are commonly used instructional techniques when teaching verbal operants to individuals with deficient vocal verbal repertoires, but which response topography is most efficient is highly debated. Selection-based manding responses and topography-based manding responses were alternately taught to three boys with severe language deficits in order to determine the relative efficiency of acquisition of each system. The results indicated that selection-based communication systems were more readily acquired across all participants.
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