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Berens, Nicholas M.; Hayes, Steven C. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2007
Arbitrarily applicable derived relational responding has been argued by relational frame theorists to be a form of operant behavior. The present study examined this idea with 4 female participants, ages 4 to 5 years old, who could not perform a series of problem-solving tasks involving arbitrary more than and less than relations. In a combined…
Descriptors: Stimuli, Reinforcement, Problem Solving, Young Children
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Belfiore, P. J.; Dattilio, Frank M. – Behavioral Disorders, 1990
This review analyzes the origin and maintenance of self-injurious behavior, focusing on the areas of operant contingencies, sensory contingencies, and/or biological variables. It discusses definitions, prevalence, and etiology. A hypothesis is forwarded which includes components from both the operant and biological domains to explain the origin of…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Disorders, Biological Influences, Etiology
Woods, Thomas S. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1978
The article reviews the recent literature dealing with teaching autistic children acceptable behaviors using behavior modification techniques. (DLS)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Interpersonal Competence
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Smith, Ronald E.; And Others – Behavior Modification, 1996
Discusses the use of behavioral assessment for both descriptive and program evaluation purposes. Notes the use of behavioral assessment to study coaching behaviors and their effects on young athletes. Operant and cognitive-behavioral interventions have proven effective in both athletic and psychosocial outcomes. Discusses unresolved issues and…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Behavior, Behavior Change