J Appl Behav Anal June 2022 PMID 35607852

The matching law provides a quantitative description of social time allocation in children with autism.

Samuel L Morris, Timothy R Vollmer

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The discussions highlight appreciation for the demonstration of social behavior measurement, as seen in phrases like 'Neat demonstration' and recognition that the study seeks to quantify interactions rather than judge them as right or wrong, demonstrating an interest in the methodological aspects of the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts agree that the study provides a valuable way to quantify social interactions, highlighting the importance of the approach.

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Discussions show moderate interest, focusing on the demonstration of time allocation methods and their implications.

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Posts include supportive comments and brief reflections, indicating some thoughtful engagement but limited depth.

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While the posts acknowledge the research's usefulness, they do not emphasize a transformative impact beyond validation of the method.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores using the matching law, a behavioral model, to develop a more precise, quantitative way to measure sociability in children with autism by analyzing how they allocate time near or away from social interactions.
  • Researchers applied the matching law to data from 8 children with autism, finding it effectively quantified sociability levels and distinguished between social and avoidant behaviors better than previous qualitative methods.
  • This approach offers a promising new tool for assessing social behavior in autism, with potential for further research and application in understanding and supporting social development.]

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John C. Borrero
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Neat demonstration of time allocation during social interactions with children. Time allocation isn’t “right” or “wrong.” The researchers simply sought a way to quantify interactions. @VollmerLab @SEABscience @wileyinresearch https://t.co/gpaGRHYGqd

Jun 4, 2022 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 421 followers View post →
Tizard_ABAPBS
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RT @JohnBorrero2: Neat demonstration of time allocation during social interactions with children. Time allocation isn’t “right” or “wrong…

Jun 5, 2022 · 2 shares · 529 followers View post →

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Tizard_ABAPBS
@Tizard_ABAPBS · X

RT @JohnBorrero2: Neat demonstration of time allocation during social interactions with children. Time allocation isn’t “right” or “wrong…

Jun 5, 2022 · 2 shares · 529 followers View post →
Paulo Dillon
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RT @JohnBorrero2: Neat demonstration of time allocation during social interactions with children. Time allocation isn’t “right” or “wrong…

Jun 5, 2022 · 2 shares · 165 followers View post →
John C. Borrero
@JohnBorrero2 · X

Neat demonstration of time allocation during social interactions with children. Time allocation isn’t “right” or “wrong.” The researchers simply sought a way to quantify interactions. @VollmerLab @SEABscience @wileyinresearch https://t.co/gpaGRHYGqd

Jun 4, 2022 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 421 followers View post →