Independent and Interdependent Group Contingencies: Smoothing the Rough Waters.

Skinner, Christopher H.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ547028

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Independent and Interdependent Group Contingencies: Smoothing the Rough Waters.

Skinner, Christopher H.; And Others

Special Services in the Schools, v12 n1-2 p61-78 1996

Presents a scenario that illustrates some negative side effects of independent and interdependent group-oriented contingencies. Makes recommendations for altering group- oriented contingencies to reduce these negative side effects and to increase the probability that teachers will use these contingencies to increase students' academic performance and prosocial behaviors. (RJM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Objectives, Children, Contingency Management, Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Dynamics, High Risk Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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