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Luce, R. Duncan – Psychological Review, 2012
The article first summarizes the assumptions of Luce (2004, 2008) for inherently binary (2-D) stimuli (e.g., the ears and eyes) that lead to a "p-additive," order-preserving psychophysical representation. Next, a somewhat parallel theory for unary (1-D) signals is developed for intensity attributes such as linear extent, vibration to finger, and…
Descriptors: Prediction, Theories, Cognitive Processes, Stimuli
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Carbone, Vincent J.; Morgenstern, Barry; Zecchin-Tirri, Gina; Kolberg, Laura – Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 2007
The principle of motivation has resurfaced as an independent variable in the field of behavior analysis over the past 20 years. The increased interest is the result of the refinements of the concept of the motivating operation and its application to the learning needs of persons with developmental disabilities. Notwithstanding the increased…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Predictor Variables
Dickinson, John – 1976
This book explores some of the basic principles of behavior which have been derived from the study of operant conditioning and considers the phenomenon of sport in society in the light of these principles. First, some of the terms used in Skinnerian behavioral analysis are defined and explained. The second section examines the reinforcements…
Descriptors: Athletics, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories