Stimulus Generalization Effects of Response Elaboration Training

Bennett, Jared and Wambaugh, Julie and Nesslar, Christina
Stimulus Generalization Effects of Response Elaboration Training. In Clinical Aphasiology Conference: Clinical Aphasiology Conference (2005 : 35th : Sanibel Island, FL : May 31-June 4, 2005) / : (2005).

Abstract

Investigations of Response Elaboration Training (RET) have demonstrated positive acquisition and response generalization effects for most participants. The stimulus generalization effects of RET have not yet been clearly delineated. The purpose of this study was to examine the stimulus generalization effects of RET across different discourse conditions. A multiple baseline design across contexts was employed with an individual with aphasia and AOS. Treatment was applied first to pictures and was then extended to a personal recount condition. Positive stimulus generalization was observed following picture level training. Personal recount training appeared to result primarily in stabilization of generalization effects.