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Peer reviewedHiggins, James William; Williams, Randy Lee; McLaughlin, T. F. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2001
This study evaluated use of a token reinforcement program to reduce three inappropriate behaviors of an elementary student with learning disabilities. Results indicated that awarding tokens for the absence of the target behaviors was effective. Practical aspects of the token program, as well as difficulties of employing data collection in an…
Descriptors: Action Research, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedInkster, J. A.; McLaughlin, T. F. – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1993
A token reinforcement program with microcomputer free time as the reinforcer was implemented to decrease the tardiness of a middle school economically disadvantaged student. The microcomputer time was a very effective reinforcer; school personnel reported improved school attendance and a decrease in administrative discipline related to tardiness;…
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Case Studies
