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| Operant Conditioning | 2 |
| Teaching Methods | 2 |
| Behavior Patterns | 1 |
| Behavior Theories | 1 |
| Educational Psychology | 1 |
| Motivation | 1 |
| Psychology | 1 |
| Reinforcement | 1 |
| Rewards | 1 |
| Stimuli | 1 |
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| Psychology in the Schools | 2 |
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Peer reviewedSattler, Howard E.; Swoope, Karen S. – Psychology in the Schools, 1970
A primary purpose of the token system is to expand the operant model in order to provide a broader reinforcement base. The ten procedural considerations necessary for implementing a token system are presented. Beyond this, fundamental knowledge of operant principles remains essential in order to apply the token system correctly. (Author/KJ)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement, Rewards
Peer reviewedKagan, Jacob M. – Psychology in the Schools, 1971
The purpose of this paper is to affirm the role of preceding stimuli in teaching in a manner consistent with operant psychology and to speculate upon causes for neglect by modern operant psychologists if not by teachers. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Educational Psychology, Motivation, Operant Conditioning
