The effect of relational training on intelligence quotient: a case study.
BACKGROUND
Relational training protocols based on Relational Frame Theory (RFT) are showing promising results in increasing intelligence quotient. This case study aimed at analyzing the effect of a training protocol in fluency and flexibility in relational responding on intelligence quotient with a 4-year-old child.


METHODS
The child&rsquo;s cognitive and psychomotor development was evaluated before and after the implementation of the training protocol using the McCarthy&rsquo;s Aptitudes and Psychomotricity Scale (MSCA). The training protocol consisted of a multiple-exemplar-training (MET) in relational framing in accordance with COORDINATION (Phases 1 and 2), OPPOSITION (Phase 3 and 4), and COMPARISON (Phases 5 and 6). The MET protocol was implemented in approximately 12 hours throughout five and one half months.


RESULTS
The training was effective in establishing relational responding in OPPOSITION and COMPARISON frames as well as in promoting fluency and flexibility in all the three types of trained relations. After this training, the child showed an increase above 1.5 SD in the General Cognitive Index of the MSCA (from 106 to 131).


CONCLUSIONS
This case study adds further empirical evidence of the potential of RFT training to improve cognitive abilities and intelligence.
Universidad de Almería.
Rosa M
RM
Vizcaíno-Torres
Francisco J
FJ
Ruiz
Carmen
C
Luciano
Juan C
JC
López-López
Adrián
A
Barbero-Rubio
Enriquel
E
Gil
D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003071:Cognition; D003216:Conditioning, Operant; D003463:Cues; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D007804:Language Development; D007808:Language Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012016:Reference Values