Behavior Modification of an Adjustment Class: A Token Reinforcement Program

1967 ◽  
Vol 33 (9) ◽  
pp. 637-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Daniel O'leary ◽  
Wesley C. Becker
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Modification ◽  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Base Rate ◽  
Anecdotal Evidence ◽  
Token Reinforcement ◽  
Appropriate Behavior ◽  
Class A ◽  
Delay Of Reinforcement ◽  
Reinforcement Program ◽  
Disruptive Children

A base rate of deviant behavior was obtained for the eight most disruptive children in a third grade adjustment class. In a token reinforcement program, the children received teacher's ratings which were exchangeable for reinforcers such as candy and trinkets. With the introduction of the token reinforcement program, an abrupt reduction in deviant behavior occurred. Delay of reinforcement was gradually increased to four days without increase in deviant behavior. The program was equally successful for all children observed, and anecdotal evidence suggests that the children's appropriate behavior generalized to other school situations.

scholarly journals A token reinforcement program in a public school: a replication and systematic analysis1

1969 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. D. O'Leary ◽  
W. C. Becker ◽  
M. B. Evans ◽  
R. A. Saudargas
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Token Reinforcement ◽  
Reinforcement Program

Academic reinforcement program

1975 ◽  
Vol 39 (12) ◽  
pp. 782-785
Author(s):  
T Aranda ◽  
JL Henry
Keyword(s):  
Reinforcement Program

Improving Mealtime Behaviors Through Token Reinforcement

1986 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori A. Sisson ◽  
M. Joanne Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Token Reinforcement
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