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Peer reviewedWhitman, Thomas L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1982
Three studies examining the effects of correspondence training (reinforcement for matching verbal and nonverbal behavior) with 22 mildly and moderately retarded students revealed that the approach can be used to decrease maladaptive and increase adaptive behavior and that it can produce generalized behavior change. (CL)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Generalization, Mental Retardation, Nonverbal Learning
