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An Investigation of Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior without Extinction
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Athens, Elizabeth S.; Vollmer, Timothy R. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2010
We manipulated relative reinforcement for problem behavior and appropriate behavior using differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) without an extinction component. Seven children with developmental disabilities participated. We manipulated duration (Experiment 1), quality (Experiment 2), delay (Experiment 3), or a combination of…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification, Behavior Change
Gentle Teaching's Assumptions and Paradigm.
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McGee, John J. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
This commentary on EC 605 189 discusses assumptions of gentle teaching, its use of supportive behavioral techniques, and criticisms of gentle teaching. The paper concludes that gentle teaching is distinct from applied behavior analysis (ABA) in its unconditional valuing and focus on mutual change and is congruent with ABA in use of several…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Change Strategies
Gentle Teaching and Applied Behavior Analysis: A Critical Review.
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Jones, Robert S. P.; McCaughey, Renee E. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
This paper explores the controversy surrounding gentle teaching, with particular reference to the relationship between gentle teaching and applied behavior analysis. Advantages and disadvantages of this approach are discussed, and it is suggested that gentle teaching and applied behavior analysis need not be regarded as mutually exclusive…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Change Strategies
Using Assessment-Based Curricular Intervention to Improve the Classroom Behavior of a Student with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges.
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Kern, Lee; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1994
A case study of an elementary school child with emotional and behavioral problems illustrates a process of descriptive assessment, functional assessment, and assessment-based intervention. The descriptive information generated hypotheses about variables maintaining the problem behavior which were then tested in the classroom environment.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Case Studies, Change Strategies
Effects of High-Probability Requests on the Acquisition and Generalization of Responses to Requests in Young Children with Behavior Disorders.
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Davis, Carol Ann; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
High-probability requests were provided to two boys (age seven) with behavior disorders and severe disabilities as an antecedent to delivering a low-probability request. Results showed an immediate increase in appropriate responding when the intervention was delivered. Generalized responding and response maintenance were also exhibited.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Change Strategies