The Use of Covert Positive Reinforcement in the Treatment of a Hyperactive Child: An Empirical Case Study.

Workman, Edward A.; Dickinson, Donald J.

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ERIC Number: EJ199259

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979

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The Use of Covert Positive Reinforcement in the Treatment of a Hyperactive Child: An Empirical Case Study.

Workman, Edward A.; Dickinson, Donald J.

Journal of School Psychology, v17 n1 p67-73 Spr 1979

This study evaluated the effects of covert positive reinforcement (CPR) on a nine-year old, third-grade student who was causing a classroom disturbance. There was an immediate improvement in three target behaviors following the implementation of CPR by the school psychologist. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Covert Response, Elementary Education, Positive Reinforcement, Student Behavior

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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