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Peer reviewedOsipow, Samuel H.; Scheid, August B. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1971
The hypothesis that success influences task preferences was tested. Results supported the hypothesis: the probability of change in task preference was greatest under high success reinforcement ratio conditions. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Failure
Berdie, Ralph F. – J Appl Psychol, 1969
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories
Unal, Cavit – Percept Mot Skills, 1969
Descriptors: Adaptation Level Theory, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research
Download full textKlein, Roger D.; Mechelli, Theresa – 1973
This study evaluated the use of three systematic reinforcement techniques and measures (a carrel, teacher attention, and a contingency contract) to increase the on-task and task completion behaviors of a first-grade child. The carrel and teacher attention increased on-task behavior (from a mean of 27.6 percent to 45.0 percent) but did not affect…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Elementary School Students, Grade 1
