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Fritz, Jennifer N.; Dupuis, Danielle L.; Wu, Wai-Ling; Neal, Ashley E.; Rettig, Lisa A.; Lastrapes, Renée E. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2017
An evaluation of increased response effort to dispose of items was conducted to improve recycling at a university. Signs prompting individuals to recycle and notifying them of the location of trash and recycling receptacles were posted in each phase. During the intervention, trashcans were removed from the classrooms, and one large trashcan was…
Descriptors: Recycling, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Responses
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Van Houten, Ron; Malenfant, J. E. Louis; Zhao, Nan; Ko, Byungkon; Van Houten, Jonathan – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2005
The Florida Department of Transportation used a series of changeable-message signs that functioned as freeway guide signs to divert traffic to Universal Theme Park via one of two eastbound exits based on traffic congestion at the first of the two exits. An examination of crashes along the entire route indicated a statistically significant increase…
Descriptors: Proximity, Motor Vehicles, Traffic Safety, Signs
Cox, Cory D.; Cox, Brian S.; Cox, Daniel J. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2005
Senior drivers are vulnerable to automobile crashes and subsequent injury and death. Safety belts reduce health risks associated with auto crashes. Therefore, it is important to encourage senior drivers to wear safety belts while driving. Using a repeated baseline design (AAB), we previously reported that motivating signs boosted safety belt usage…
Descriptors: Restraints (Vehicle Safety), Traffic Safety, Driver Education, Injuries
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Cope, John G.; Allred, Linda J. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
Illegal parking in spaces reserved for people with physical disabilities was examined across three conditions: a vertical sign alone or in combination with a message sign announcing public surveillance or a message device dispensing reminder notes and announcing community involvement. Messages increasing expectation of negative social consequences…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research, Community Involvement