Conditioning Histories and Setting Stimuli Controlling Engagement in Stereotype or Toy Play.

Greer, R. Douglas; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ328129

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Publication Date: 1985

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Conditioning Histories and Setting Stimuli Controlling Engagement in Stereotype or Toy Play.

Greer, R. Douglas; And Others

Analysis and Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, v5 n3 p269-84 1985

Two experiments were performed with five severely developmentally disabled individuals (13-26 years old) to test the relationship between toys as conditioned reinforcers and stereotypy. Findings suggested that conditioning reinforcers for play, such as toys, may result in a durable and possibly more cost effective procedure of dealing with stereotypy. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Developmental Disabilities, Play, Responses, Secondary Education, Severe Disabilities, Stimuli, Toys, Young Adults

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Language: English

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