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Modification of Activity Level Through Biofeedback and Operant Conditioning
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Schulman, Jerome L.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1978
The biomotometer, an electronic device that simultaneously measures activity and provides auditory feedback to the subject, was used in combination with material reinforcers in two experiments attempting to modify activity level in two children (one hyperactive, one psychotic and hyperactive). (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Children, Electronic Equipment, Emotional Disturbances
Effects of Methylphenidate on Sensitivity to Reinforcement in Children Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Application of the Matching Law.
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Murray, Laura K.; Kollins, Scott H. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2000
A study examined sensitivity to reinforcement in two boys (ages 7-10) with attention deficit hyperactivity using the matching law and evaluated effects of methylphenidate. In the medicated condition, the matching function for both subjects resulted in higher asymptotic values, indicating an overall elevation of behavior rate under these…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Children, Drug Therapy
Effects of Combining Methylphenidate and a Classroom Token System in Modifying Hyperactive Behavior
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Christensen, Donald E. – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1975
The combined effects of methylphenidate (Ritalin) and a token reinforcement program in controlling the classroom behavior of 16 hyperactive, institutionalized retarded youngsters (9- to 15-years-old) was investigated. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Children, Drug Therapy
Attention Training Through Breathing Control to Modify Hyperactivity
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Simpson, D. Dwayne – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1974
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Change, Children, Exceptional Child Research
Operant Conditioning of Sustained Visual Fixation in Hyperactive Severely Retarded Children
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Hogg, J.; Maier, I. – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1974
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Change, Children, Exceptional Child Research
Home Management of Hyperkinetic Children.
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Dubey, Dennis R.; Kaufman, Kenneth F. – Journal of Pediatrics, 1978
Six clinical programs (N=55) and one controlled, experimental program (N=25) were carried out in which parents of hyperkinetic children (ages 3-18 years) were trained in ten-week workshops to alleviate behavior problems by means of behavior modification and child management practices. Journal availability: C.V. Mosby Company, 11830 Westline…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Children
Transfer of Operantly Conditioned Visual Fixation in Hyperactive Severely Retarded Children
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Hogg, J.; Maier, I. – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1974
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Change, Children, Exceptional Child Research