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O'Brien, Maureen; Schofield, Leon J. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1975
The effects of positive, negative and neutral reinforcement conditions upon the manual dexterity test scores of adult retardates were assessed in a sheltered workshop setting. (Author)
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Negative Reinforcement, Positive Reinforcement, Research Methodology
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Thompson, Marion; And Others – American Educational Research Journal, 1974
In this study, fourteen teachers were trained to use a contingency management program emphasizing the reinforcement of appropriate conduct while minimizing attention to inappropriate conduct. Twelve of the fourteen experimental classrooms improved dramatically as a result of the program. (Author/NE)
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Change, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques
Elliott, Stephen N. – 1984
Research on clients' perceptions of the acceptability of psychological treatments has grown out of concern for social validity and has resulted in the development of a hypothetical model to explain how individuals might select treatments. This model involves four components: (1) acceptability of treatment; (2) use of treatment; (3) integrity of…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Problems, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques