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Fisher, Wayne W., Ed.; Piazza, Cathleen C., Ed.; Roane, Henry S., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2011
Describing the state of the science of ABA, this comprehensive handbook provides detailed information about theory, research, and intervention. The contributors are leading ABA authorities who present current best practices in behavioral assessment and demonstrate evidence-based strategies for supporting positive behaviors and reducing problem…
Descriptors: Verbal Stimuli, Substance Abuse, Early Reading, Autism
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Prout, H. Thompson – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1977
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Hyperactivity, Intervention, Operant Conditioning
Annuals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1971
This paper was presented at the 1970 International Joint Conference sponsored by the American Geographical Society and the American Division of the World Academy of Art and Science held in New York City. The author postulates that education can be accountable to a changing world scene by offering students a relevant education so they may…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Objectives
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Allen, Bernadene V. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1975
Reports on a behavior modification study conducted at Stanford University in California nearly 10 years ago. Details the project and provides follow-up data eight years later. (EJT)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Intervention, Learning Processes, Minority Groups
Litow, Leon – 1975
Recently, behavioral researchers have extended the application of operant conditioning techniques from the behavior management of individual students to the behavior management of entire classes of students. This extension has been facilitated through the utilization of such contingencies as the interdependent group-oriented contingency. The…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Behavior Change, Behavioral Science Research, Contingency Management
Martin, Robert F. – 1969
The theory of and research on the application of operant procedures to the college classroom is reviewed. Practical limitations of these procedures and shortcomings of this research are discussed. Covered in this paper are: (1) theoretical foundations; (2) operant foundations in education; (3) research on programed instruction; (4) the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, College Instruction, Educational Research, Educational Strategies
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Naughton, Colleen C.; McLaughlin, T. F. – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1995
This paper discusses how to set up and implement a token economy system for students with behavior disorders in a classroom setting. The available literature is reviewed, and it is concluded that token economies have been proven effective in improving behavior among students with social and academic deficits. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management
Bortner, Rayman W., Ed.; And Others – 1974
The proceedings consist of 11 papers grouped in two major categories: the context of adult learning (social significance and fact and fiction about adult learning) and the utilization of learning models for adult instruction. Contributors are Floyd B. Fischer, George L. Maddox, Rolf H. Monge, Eric F. Gardner, Arthur W. Combs, William J. Hoyer,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Cognitive Processes