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Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation for Stereotypic and Repetitive Behavior

Joosten, Annette V., Bundy, Anita C., Einfeld, Stewart L.·2009·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Abstract

This study provides evidence for intrinsic and extrinsic motivators for stereotypical and repetitive behavior in children with autism and intellectual disability and children with intellectual disability alone. We modified the Motivation Assessment Scale (MAS) (1988b); dividing it into intrinsic and extrinsic measures and adding items to assess anxiety as an intrinsic motivator. Rasch analysis of data from 279 MASs (74 children) revealed that the items formed two unidimensional scales. Anxiety was a more likely intrinsic motivator than sensory seeking for children with dual diagnoses; the reverse was true for children with intellectual disability only. Escape and gaining a tangible object were the most common extrinsic motivators for those with dual diagnoses and attention and escape for children with intellectual disability.

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  • Individual differences in temperament and achievement/intrinsic motivation tendencies have been documented in ASD and can result in differential responsiveness to reward.

    “individual differences in temperament and achievement/intrinsic motivation tendencies have been documented in ASD [220,221], and can result in differential responsiveness to reward [222,223].”

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Authors
Joosten, A. V., Bundy, A. C., & Einfeld, S. L.
Affiliations
The University of Sydney (AU)
Corresponding author
Joosten, Annette V.
Venue
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Published
2008-10-07
Volume
39
Issue
3
Pages
521-531
ISSN
  • 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3432
OpenAlex
W2059772005
Cited by
108
References
71
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Keywords
intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, stereotypy, repetitive behavior, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, dual diagnosis, sensory seeking, escape behavior, tangible rewards, Motivation Assessment Scale, children
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Anxiety, Autistic Disorder, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Internal-External Control, Male, Intellectual Disability, Motivation, Personality Assessment, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Stereotyped Behavior

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