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Peer reviewedHume, K. Michelle; Crossman, Jane – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
This study found that use of music as a reinforcer was highly effective in increasing productive and decreasing nonproductive behavior of 6 competitive swimmers (ages 12-16) during the dry-land portion of a practice session. Subjects rated the musical reinforcement favorably and elected to have the procedure continued. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Competition, Drills (Practice), Music
Peer reviewedSutherland, Kevin S.; Wehby, Joseph H.; Yoder, Paul J. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2002
This study examined the relationship between opportunities to respond (OTR) to academic requests and teacher praise in 20 classrooms for students with emotional and/or behavior disorders using time-window sequential analysis. Results suggest that: (1) a summary-level relationship represented by a significant positive correlation and (2) a…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Positive Reinforcement
Peer reviewedFerguson, Elizabeth; Houghton, Stephen – Educational Studies, 1992
Presents study results examining the effectiveness of teacher praise on children's on-task behavior. Describes Canter's Assertive Discipline, its use in Australia, and the basics of a study of the technique. Reports that all teacher subjects increased rates of praising following training, and all but one student improved levels of behavior.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Discipline
