This study confirmed the prediction that members of a dyad, whose work inputs are equal, endeavor to divide their joint reward equally. Results also suggested that outcomes intentionally produced by relevant others are included in the computation of equity, while unintentional outcomes are ignored. (Author/KM)

The study demonstrated that teacher verbal disapproval can function as a positive social reinforcement for student inappropriate behavior. Thus, student behaviors thought to be punished are instead maintained or increased. A more appropriate method of dealing with misbehavior is presented. (ST)

A series of three studies is presented, each building on the other to validate the utility of reinforcement value, an affective dimension of meaningfulness based on ratings of likability. (Authors)

Examines the strengths and weaknesses of traditional pattern drills while arguing for continued use of the language laboratory. (RL)

The significance students attached to certain teacher behaviors which were intended to reinforce them was examined in relation to their attitude toward the teacher, their sex, and social-class background. (Author)

Although the obedience differences were not as reliable as those for maternal proximity and verbal reinforcement, there was evidence that the changes in the mother's behavior as a result of training did have the desired effect on their children's obedience. (Author)

This study demonstrated that previously nonproductive students could be maintained in academic tasks for 65, 30 to 50 minute sessions with the aid of extrinsic reinforcement that averaged only $.07 daily per student. (Author)

Results of the present study confirm the importance of the contingency variable in experiments dealing with the effect of supportive comment upon children's performance. (Author)

The educational implications discussed emphasized the efficacy of adapting feedback to the individual student. (Author)

Although past experience may operate to produce an initial increase in undesired behaviors during behavior modification procedures, the data of the present study demonstrate that these behaviors will decrease if the model is not abandoned at the point when the behavior appears to be getting worse rather than better. (Authors)

Paper presented at Conference on New Approaches to Behavioral Research on Smoking sponsored by the American Cancer Society in Tucson, Arizona, on March 30 and 31, 1972. (DS)