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Strayhorn, Joseph; Rhodes, Lessie Anne – Pointer, 1985
Shaping behavior by reinforcing a series of successive approximations is discussed, and procedures for promoting internal shaping in children are described. Instructions are given for the "shaping game," by which parents and children can learn the techniques. (CL)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Disabilities, Reinforcement
Donnellan, Anne M.; LaVigna, Gary W. – Pointer, 1986
Nonaversive procedures (including differential reinforcement of other behaviors, differential reinforcement of low rates of responding, differential reinforcement of alternative behavior, and stimulus control) were effective in bringing target behaviors under control for five students (14-17 years old) with autism or autistic-like behavior. (CL)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Fitzpatrick, Robert G. – Pointer, 1979
A six-week contingency management program to improve classroom behavior of learning disabled high school students climaxed in a two-day camping field trip. (A detailed trip log is included.) (PHR)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Camping, Contingency Management, High Schools
Renshaw, Domeena C. – Pointer, 1978
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Emotional Problems, Group Therapy, Medical Research
Ellington, Carol – Pointer, 1976
A teacher of elementary-age educable mentally handicapped students describes how the use of a point system motivated her students in academic work. (GW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Change, Contingency Management, Elementary Education
Lazar, Alfred L.; Stodden, Robert – Pointer, 1974
Behavior analysis for changing behavior in mentally retarded and educationally handicapped children involves the classroom teacher in four tasks. (CL)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavioral Objectives, Educational Methods, Exceptional Child Education
