There has been rapid growth in the number of behavior analysts and interventionists in the world today. With this growth it is imperative to ensure that each behavior analyst and interventionist receives quality training. The training should be comprehensive (i.e. training multiple areas of behavior analysis) and should not conclude until the…

Explains the effects of self-monitoring and reinforcement on problem solving performance. Groups of 30 high self-monitors and 30 low self-monitors were divided randomly into cells which received either positive reinforcement or negative feedback, or served as the control. Finds a significant difference in general problem solving ability. (KO)

Examines the effects of Classwide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) with reinforcement (CWPT+R) and without reinforcement (CWPT-R) on 77 Chinese students' spelling performance and intrinsic interest in lower secondary school Integrated Science. Reveals that the CWPT+R group made greater learning gains, while the same group displayed lower intrinsic interest in…