Contingent versus Noncontingent Rewards in the Classroom: A Review of the Literature.

Sharpley, C. F.; Sharpley, A. M.

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ERIC Number: EJ254720

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Publication Date: 1981

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Contingent versus Noncontingent Rewards in the Classroom: A Review of the Literature.

Sharpley, C. F.; Sharpley, A. M.

Journal of School Psychology, v19 n3 p250-59 Fall 1981

Describes operant conditioning as an effective means of modifying behavior of children in typical classes. Emphasizes effective operant procedures as having a contingency between child's response and teacher's reward. Reviews relevant literature. Suggests only tentative evidence from the present review supports the contingency of response and reward. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Literature Reviews, Motivation Techniques, Operant Conditioning, Program Effectiveness, Reinforcement, Research Problems, Rewards

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Language: English

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