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Peer reviewedDeacon, Joseph R.; Konarski, Edward A., Jr. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1987
Results of a study comparing the outcome of a reinforcement (do only) procedure with correspondence (say/do) training indicated no apparent differences in generalization between two groups of mentally retarded adults (N=12). Rule-governed behavior, rather than verbal regulation of behavior, may best account for behavior changes seen in…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Contingency Management, Generalization
Whitman, Thomas L. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1990
The author answers responses (EC 222 813-814) to his paper, "Self-Regulation and Mental Retardation" (EC 222 812). Research is encouraged into questions concerning the extent complex and independent adaptive behaviors can be taught to the retarded and the comparative effectiveness of verbal mediators or alternative approaches in…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Psychology, Definitions, Generalization
