A multiple-probe design across three groups of subjects was used to assess adult-child interaction skills by graduate students being trained to work with children. These skills were subjected to content and social validation by experts in childhood education and behavior analysis. Subjects in our research evinced generalization across settings. It is therefore suggested that when teaching behavior management, affective skills should also be included in the curriculum.
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