Developmental Differences in Reinforcer Preference Value and in Learning-Set Performance under Inconsistent Reward.

Haaf, Robert A.; Smith, Joel A.

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Developmental Differences in Reinforcer Preference Value and in Learning-Set Performance under Inconsistent Reward

Haaf, Robert A.; Smith, Joel A.

Child Development, 47, 2, 375-379, Jun 76

Three experiments were conducted to examine the relationship between developmental differences in reinforcer preference value and in learning-set performance. A second purpose was to investigate ontogenetic differences in the effects of experience with continuous but qualitatively inconsistent reward. (Author/SB)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Grade 4, Kindergarten, Performance, Positive Reinforcement, Research, Rewards

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