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Solomon, Paul R.; Morse, David L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1981
Discusses using rat olympics in helping psychology students to overcome their reluctance to condition rats. Working in groups, students enter rats in a number of behaviors (events) which can be shaped using operant conditioning methods and which rats can perform with varying degrees of proficiency. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Laboratory Training, Operant Conditioning
Dalrymple, Nancy Justin – 1983
The sourcebook addresses ways to help autistic children manage their behavior by analyzing the learning environment, discussing behavior management techniques, and giving specific procedures for increasing attention and compliance. Introductory sections review the philosophy that emphasizes respect and self-confidence gained through success. Three…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
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Flora, Stephen R.; Pavlik, William B. – Teaching of Psychology, 1990
Contends that, although the operant approach to psychology is based on objective empirical observations, much of psychology is filled with subjective, interpretive terminology. Argues that such terminology produces confusion over the definitions of basic operant concepts. Suggests a solution that defines the concepts of positive and negative…
Descriptors: Definitions, Higher Education, Matrices, Negative Reinforcement
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Denton, Jon J. – Clearing House, 1978
An overview is presented of systematic behavioral analysis as a method for modifying both social and cognitive behaviors through reinforcement. Various techniques are explained: response differentiation, shaping, chaining, fading, extinction, timeout, and response cost. (SJL)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
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Matson, Johnny L.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1988
Three severely mentally retarded, multiply handicapped adolescents were treated in a classroom setting for social skill deficits. Treatment focused on increasing eye contact and strengthening on-task and in-seat behaviors. Results suggested that a combination of visual stimuli, operant, and social learning methods can be used to successfully…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Diagnostic Teaching, Eye Contact, Interpersonal Communication