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A Behavioral Approach To Treating An Elective Mute in the School

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Bednar, R. A. – Journal of School Psychology, 1974

The treatment of a 10-year-old elective mute boy is reported in detail. A learning principles based approach was used in a one-to-one therapeutic setting. Relatively normal speaking patterns were established after 15 months of treatment. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Child Language

Contingent versus Noncontingent Rewards in the Classroom: A Review of the Literature.

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Sharpley, 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