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William R. Jenson

William R. Jenson

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Psychology

D-Index
36
Citations
5940
World Ranking
9487
National Ranking
5025

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1996 - Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)

Overview

William R. Jenson is affiliated with the University of Utah in the United States. Their academic work primarily spans the field of Psychology, contributing to several subfields including Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Education, and Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health.

The research topics associated with Jenson cover diverse areas such as Autism Spectrum Disorder Research, Behavioral and Psychological Studies, Family and Disability Support Research, Child Development and Digital Technology, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Child Therapy and Development, and Infant Development and Preterm Care.

Jenson's recent publications include the following papers:

  • "Superheroes Social Skills Program: A Replication with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Pakistan" (2021), published in International Journal of School & Educational Psychology
  • "The Mystery Motivator Intervention for Challenging Behavior: A Meta-Analysis" (2024), published in Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
  • "Caregiver Telehealth Training on Antecedent Strategies to Increase Children's Instruction Following in the Home" (2023), published in Journal of Behavioral Education
  • "Error Patterning and Hypothesis Behavior of Children and Pigeons in Discrimination Learning" (2021), published in Utah State Research and Scholarship (Utah State University)

Frequent co-authors who have collaborated with Jenson include:

  • John L. Davis
  • Keith C. Radley
  • Hunter C. King
  • Shabbih Fatima
  • Sarwat Sultan

Jenson's work has appeared in several publication venues like the International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, Journal of Behavioral Education, and Utah State Research and Scholarship (Utah State University).

In 1996, Jenson was recognized as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA).

Best Publications

  • Twenty-year outcome for individuals with autism and average or near-average cognitive abilities.

    Megan A. Farley;William M. McMahon;Eric Fombonne;William R. Jenson

  • The UCLA-University of Utah epidemiologic survey of autism: prevalence.

    E R Ritvo;B J Freeman;C Pingree;A Mason-Brothers

  • Comparison of Cognitive-Behavioral, Relaxation, and Self-Modeling Interventions for Depression among Middle-School Students.

    James S. Kahn;Thomas J. Kehle;William R. Jenson;Elaine Clark

  • The UCLA-University of Utah epidemiologic survey of autism : recurrence risk estimates and genetic counseling

    E. R. Ritvo;L. B. Jorde;A. Mason-Brothers;B. J. Freeman

  • Behavioral Parent Training as a Treatment for Externalizing Behaviors and Disruptive Behavior Disorders: A Meta-Analysis.

    Denita R. Maughan;Elizabeth Christiansen;William R. Jenson;Daniel Olympia

  • Complex segregation analysis of autism.

    L B Jorde;S J Hasstedt;E R Ritvo;A Mason-Brothers

  • Reducing disruptive behaviors in students with serious emotional disturbance

    Erinn H. Musser;Melissa A. Bray;Thomas J. Kehle;William R. Jenson

  • Using student-managed interventions to increase homework completion and accuracy

    Daniel E. Olympia;Susan M. Sheridan;William R. Jenson;Debra Andrews

  • The UCLA-University of Utah epidemiologic survey of autism: prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal factors.

    A Mason-Brothers;E R Ritvo;C Pingree;P B Petersen

  • Statistical reform: Evidence‐based practice, meta‐analyses, and single subject designs

    William R. Jenson;Elaine Clark;John C. Kircher;Sean D. Kristjansson

  • Self‐modeling as a treatment for increasing on‐task behavior

    Susan K. Clare;William R. Jenson;Thomas J. Kehle;Melissa A. Bray

  • The UCLA-University of Utah epidemiologic survey of autism: the etiologic role of rare diseases.

    Ritvo Er;Mason-Brothers A;Freeman Bj;Pingree C

  • Effectiveness of Self-Observation with Behavior Disordered Elementary School Children.

    Thomas J. Kehle;Elaine Clark;William R. Jenson;Bruce E. Wampold

  • Randomization of Group Contingencies and Reinforcers to Reduce Classroom Disruptive Behavior

    Lea A Theodore;Lea A Theodore;Melissa A Bray;Melissa A Bray;Thomas J Kehle;Thomas J Kehle;William R Jenson;William R Jenson

  • A Multi‐Component intervention designed to reduce disruptive classroom behavior

    Thomas J. Kehle;Melissa A. Bray;Lea A. Theodore;William R. Jenson

  • The effects of conjoint behavioral consultation and a structured homework program on math completion and accuracy in junior high students

    Robin K. Weiner;Susan M. Sheridan;William R. Jenson

  • Replication of the Systematic Screening for Behavior Disorders (SSBD) Procedure for the Identification of At-Risk Children.

    Hill M. Walker;Herbert H. Severson;Fulvia Nicholson;Thomas Kehle

  • Psychometric assessment of first-degree relatives of 62 autistic probands in Utah.

    Freeman Bj;Ritvo Er;Mason-Brothers A;Pingree C

  • The UCLA–university of Utah epidemiologic survey of autism: Genealogical analysis of familial aggregation

    L. B. Jorde;A. Mason-Brothers;R. Waldmann;E. R. Ritvo

  • Teaching behaviorally disordered students: Preferred practices.

    Daniel P. Morgan;William R. Jenson

Frequent Co-Authors

Thomas J. Kehle
Thomas J. Kehle University of Connecticut
William M. McMahon
William M. McMahon University of Utah
Betty Jo Freeman
Betty Jo Freeman University of California, Los Angeles
Lynn B. Jorde
Lynn B. Jorde University of Utah
Melissa A. Bray
Melissa A. Bray University of Connecticut
Susan M. Sheridan
Susan M. Sheridan University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Eric Fombonne
Eric Fombonne Oregon Health & Science University
Hilary Coon
Hilary Coon University of Utah
Judith Miller
Judith Miller University of Pennsylvania
Bruce E. Wampold
Bruce E. Wampold University of Wisconsin–Madison

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