ERIC Number: EJ750843
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
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Using Reinforcer Pairing and Fading to Increase the Milk Consumption of a Preschool Child
Tiger, Jeffrey H.; Hanley, Gregory P.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v39 n3 p399-403 Fall 2006
The present study replicates and extends previous research on the treatment of food selectivity by implementing pairing and fading procedures to increase a child's milk consumption during regularly scheduled preschool meals. The treatment involved mixing a small amount of chocolate syrup into a glass of milk and gradually eliminating the chocolate. The procedure and data collection were implemented by preschool teachers and resulted in increased milk drinking at school, which was maintained at home. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Eating Habits, Health Behavior, Behavior Modification, Program Effectiveness, Research Methodology, Reinforcement, Program Validation, Contingency Management
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
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