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Effects of Reinforcement History and Instructions on the Persistence of Student Engagement.

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Martens, Brian K.; Bradley, Tracy A.; Eckert, Tanya L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1997

This study examined the effects of three reinforcement histories on the persistence of task engagement by two students (ages 9-10) who were off task during independent seat work. Results found the reinforcement history that contained an instructional control component produced the greatest persistence in student engagement. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques

Effects of High-Probability Requests on the Latency To Initiate Academic Tasks.

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Wehby, Joseph H.; Hollahan, M. Stephanie – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2000

A study involving an elementary student with learning disabilities evaluated the effectiveness of a high-probability request sequence on compliance to a request for completion of a math assignment. High probability requests were effective in reducing the latency to compliance but only minimally affected duration of engagement. (Contains five…

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Compliance (Psychology), Elementary Education

Behavior Disordered Children's Social Skills: Increased by Training, but Not Sustained or Reciprocated.

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Lovejoy, M. Christine; Routh, Donald K. – Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 1988

Studies the effects of social skills training on four behaviorally disordered male elementary school students. Finds that training effects decreased following training, and that there was no increase in positive responses from peers. Discusses the problems of social skills training in special education classes. (FMW)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders