This study examined the comparative effects of written and verbal performance feedback on behavior technicians’ implementation of behavior-specific praise (BSP) during behavior analytic treatment sessions. Given the established effectiveness of feedback in improving staff performance, this study sought to determine whether the mode of feedback delivery (written or verbal interaction) influenced the frequency of BSP use. An A-B-A-C reversal design was employed to assess the effectiveness of these feedback modalities. Results indicated that verbal feedback was the most effective in increasing BSP use, while written feedback demonstrated moderate effectiveness. Future research should address the limitations of this study by increasing the sample size, examining the quality and characteristics of feedback, and exploring different feedback delivery methods.
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