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| The Utility and Challenges of the Motivating Operation Concept |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2017 |
| 11:30 AM–12:20 PM |
| Loft B, Niveau 3 |
| Area: PCH/TBA; Domain: Translational |
| CE Instructor: Robert K. Ross, Ed.D. |
| Chair: Robert K. Ross (Beacon ABA Services) |
| CAIO F. MIGUEL (California State University, Sacramento) |
| NEIL T. MARTIN (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) |
| CELSO GOYOS (Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos) |
| Abstract: The motivating operation (MO) as defined by Jack Michael and others has been increasingly used over the past few decades in support of applied treatment. In particular the MO concept has been used in early intensive behavioral treatment (EIBI) of children on the autism spectrum. This symposium will discuss the applied usefulness of the MO concept with respect to teaching communication skills, it will also discuss some conceptual challenges that the concept presents with respect to measurement and the operant learning paradigm. |
| Instruction Level: Advanced |
| Keyword(s): Motivating Operation, Truth Criteria |
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