Date of Award
4-10-1996
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Ruth L. Meese, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Patricia R. Whitefield, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Rachel Mathews, Ed.D.
Abstract
A constant time delay procedure was used to teach two students with moderate mental retardation how to purchase food at local fast food restaurants and snacks at a local convenience store. Students were taught to purchase the items using paper money and were required to determine the amount due by locating the next dollar up amount on a number line. A 5-second time delay was used in teaching the subjects these purchasing skills. Training was evaluated with a multiple probe design across settings. Results indicated subjects did not reach criterion in the fast food setting. In the convenience store setting subjects did not reach the criterion level; however, subjects made substantial improvements in their purchasing skills.
Recommended Citation
Hueston, Jennifer L., "Teaching Purchasing Skills Through the Application of Constant Time Delay to Students with Moderate Mental Retardation during Community-Based Instruction" (1996). Theses & Honors Papers. 241.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/241
