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The Importance of Multiple Exemplar Instruction in the Establishment of Novel Verbal Behavior
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LaFrance, Danielle L.; Tarbox, Jonathan – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2020
According to traditional linguistic accounts language, and its generative nature, cannot be taught. From a behavior analytic perspective, language is like any other behavior; it is learned and amenable to change. Based upon Skinner's radical behavioral analysis of verbal behavior, specific procedures have been designed to promote novel verbal…
Descriptors: Verbal Communication, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Change, Teaching Methods
The Comparative Effectiveness of Group and Individually Contingent Free Time With Inner-City Junior High School Students
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Long, James D.; Williams, Robert L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1973
A major purpose of the study was to assess the relative effects of group versus individually contingent free time in modifing student behaviors. Other purposes were to determine the effectiveness of well-planned lesson activities and tokens without back-up reinforcers. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Disadvantaged Youth, Inner City
Management of Inappropriate Behaviors of Trainable Mentally Impaired Students Using Antecedent Exercise.
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Bachman, Jan E.; Fuqua, R. Wayne – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1983
Effects of several levels of exercise on inappropriate behaviors of four trainable mentally impaired students were observed. Results indicated a decrease in all three inappropriate behaviors for three of four students and an inverse relationship between the level of exercise and the amount of inappropriate behavior for three of four students.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise
The Use of Physical Restraint in the Treatment of Self-Injury and as Positive Reinforcement.
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Favell, Judith E.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1978
Three experiments investigated the effects of a treatment package on the self-injurious behavior of three profoundly retarded persons (ages 8-27 years) who appeared to enjoy the physical restraints used to prevent their self-injury. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Mental Retardation, Operant Conditioning
Behavioral Momentum in the Treatment of Noncompliance.
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Mace, F. Charles; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1988
Five experiments with severely retarded noncompliant males made use of behavioral momentum to increase compliance. A series of commands with which the subject was very likely to comply were issued immediately prior to issuing a low-probability command. Results indicated increased compliance and decreased compliance latency and task duration.…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
Assessment and Treatment of Destructive Behavior Maintained by Stereotypic Object Manipulation.
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Fisher, Wayne W.; Lindauer, Steven E.; Alterson, Cindy J.; Thompson, Rachel H. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1998
Three experiments were conducted with two participants with mental retardation that displayed property destruction and stereotypy. The experiments assessed the function of the responses, determined their relationship, and developed a treatment to reduce property destruction. Response blocking reduced property destruction (and attempts), prevented…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification
Sensory Extinction and Sensory Reinforcement Principles for Programming Multiple Adaptive Behavior Change.
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Rincover, Arnold; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1979
The role of sensory reinforcement was examined in programing multiple treatment gains in self-stimulation and spontaneous play for four developmentally disabled children (eight to ten years old). (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Children, Contingency Management
The Effects of Token Reinforcement on the Behavior of Delinquents in Cottage Settings
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Hobbs, Tom R.; Hold, Michael M. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1976
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Delinquency