Reduction of Inappropriate Behavior with Primary Mentally Handicapped Children Using Teacher Praise, Ignoring, and Parental Consequences.

Sandeman, M. G.; McLaughlin, T. F.

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ERIC Number: EJ278034

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982

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Reduction of Inappropriate Behavior with Primary Mentally Handicapped Children Using Teacher Praise, Ignoring, and Parental Consequences.

Sandeman, M. G.; McLaughlin, T. F.

B. C. Journal of Special Education, v6 n4 p343-50 Win 1982

The effects of teacher praise, ignoring, time-out, and parental contingencies on the number of inappropriate behaviors of two mentally handicapped (IQ's 55 and 51) male students ages seven and nine were investigated in a one-year study. Both students reduced inappropriate noise and behavior, and the frequency of inappropriate behavior remained low. (SEW)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Moderate Mental Retardation, Positive Reinforcement, Social Behavior, Social Reinforcement, Timeout

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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