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Peer reviewedColligan, Ross W.; And Others – Journal of School Psychology, 1977
An 11-year-old boy with a six-year history of elective mutism in school was successfully treated with operant reinforcement and contingency management techniques. The plan was carried out by the classroom teacher with a minimum amount of management consultation. (Author)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Contingency Management, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedAbidin, R. R. – Journal of School Psychology, 1977
Compared the similarities and differences between the steps engaged in by master's and doctoral level school psychologists as they conducted operant behavioral consultations. Two of the 12 major steps in conducting operant behavioral case consultations revealed significant differences. Questions are raised regarding efficiency and outcomes of…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Case Records, Consultation Programs, Contingency Management
Peer reviewedSharpley, C. F.; Sharpley, A. M. – Journal of School Psychology, 1981
Describes operant conditioning as an effective means of modifying behavior of children in typical classes. Emphasizes effective operant procedures as having a contingency between child's response and teacher's reward. Reviews relevant literature. Suggests only tentative evidence from the present review supports the contingency of response and…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management, Elementary Education
