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Peer reviewedDixon, Mark R.; Holcomb, Sharon – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2000
A study used a progressive delay procedure to teach self-control to six adults with mental retardation. At baseline, participants chose an immediate smaller reinforcer rather than a larger delayed reinforcer. Progressive increases in work requirements for gaining access to a larger reinforcer resulted in participants selecting larger delayed…
Descriptors: Adults, Delay of Gratification, Instructional Effectiveness, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedDixon, Mark R.; Hayes, Linda J.; Binder, Lisa M.; Manthey, Sharon; Sigman, Connie; Zdanowski, Darlene M. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1998
A study evaluated teaching a technique for self-control to three adults with developmental disabilities. Concurrent fixed-duration/progressive-duration reinforcement schedules were introduced in which both smaller and larger reinforcers were available immediately. When progressively increasing delays were introduced for the larger reinforcer,…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Decision Making Skills, Delay of Gratification
