Differential reinforcement of independent over prompted responding based on reinforcer quality can reduce prompt dependency, but an efficient reinforcer assessment is a must

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Brian K. Martens ◽  
William E. Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Differential Reinforcement ◽  
Reinforcer Assessment ◽  
Reinforcer Quality

Effects of the Onset of Differential Reinforcer Quality on Skill Acquisition

2021 ◽  
pp. 014544552098814
Author(s):  
Tom Cariveau ◽  
Astrid La Cruz Montilla
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Comparative Research ◽  
Differential Reinforcement ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Target Response ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Control Transfer ◽  
Transfer Procedures ◽  
Reinforcer Quality

Differential reinforcement of a target response is a necessary component of stimulus control transfer procedures. Recent research has further considered the timing (i.e., onset) of differential reinforcement of unprompted correct responding. To date, the onset of differential reinforcement has been inconsistently controlled in studies comparing skill acquisition programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. The current study serves as a systematic replication of prior comparative research to examine the effects of immediate and delayed differential reinforcement onset on the efficiency of acquisition for three individuals with developmental disabilities. The delayed onset of differential reinforcement required the fewest number of exposures to mastery per target across all comparisons. These findings failed to replicate those of prior research on differential reinforcement onset, possibly due to differences in participant characteristics, target tasks, or other required procedural modifications. Considerations for future research on differential reinforcement procedures in skill acquisition programs are described.

Differential reinforcement without extinction: A review of the literature.

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-107
Author(s):  
Cary E. Trump ◽  
Kevin M. Ayres ◽  
Kadijah K. Quinland ◽  
Karla A. Zabala
Keyword(s):  
Differential Reinforcement ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Concept learning without differential reinforcement in pigeons by means of contextual cueing.

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalliu C. Couto ◽  
Victor M. Navarro ◽  
Tatiana R. Smith ◽  
Edward A. Wasserman
Keyword(s):  
Concept Learning ◽  
Differential Reinforcement ◽  
Contextual Cueing

Effects of differential reinforcement of choosing phrases about reading upon the duration of reading behavior

1969 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thais Cazati Faleiros ◽  
Maria Martha Costa Hübner
Keyword(s):  
Verbal Behavior ◽  
Differential Reinforcement ◽  
Response Class ◽  
Reading Behavior ◽  
Computer Screen ◽  
Before And After

In the scope of studies that investigate the effects of manipulation in verbal antecedents upon the related non verbal behavior, the present study evaluated the effect of differential reinforcement of one response class (choice of phrases about positive aspects about reading, interpreted as tacts with positive qualifying autoclitics) upon other class (the choice of reading behavior), reinforcing choices of phrases about positive aspects of reading and observing its effects upon the emission of reading behavior. It were registered activities and photographs chosen before and after the training. During training, four phrases appeared in a computer screen and just the choice of one of them (related to reading) was reinforced with points. The results indicated an augment of the choices in reading behavior as well as in the time of reading for the majority of the participants and an augment of the choices of choosing photographs related to reading, when compared to the results of the baseline. The results are interpreted according to behavior verbally governed.

Check-In/Check Out: Electronic Adaptation and Individual Progress Monitoring

2021 ◽  
pp. 016264342199410
Author(s):  
Jordan Yassine ◽  
Leigh Ann Tipton-Fisler
Keyword(s):  
Performance Feedback ◽  
Differential Reinforcement ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Progress Monitoring ◽  
Middle School Student ◽  
Teacher Ratings ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Electronic Application ◽  
Long Line ◽  
And Performance

Check-in/Check-Out (CICO) has a long line of research evidence demonstrating its effectiveness in increasing prosocial behavior. The current paper demonstrated an electronic application of CICO utilizing Google Sheets® with teacher feedback. Google Sheets® offers an inexpensive, collaborative, and remote method for tracking behaviors. In the first study, 2,322 teacher ratings (from 38 teachers) were compared between traditional paper CICO forms or electronic Google Sheets®. Results found that teacher ratings were significantly more complete with the use of the electronic forms. In the second study, an electronic CICO form was used for progress monitoring and performance feedback with a middle school student. Through the form we were able to successfully track our participant’s behavior change in response to CICO with the combination of feedback and a differential reinforcement intervention. Social validity showed that overall teacher ratings were high with respect to ease of use, usefulness, cost-effectiveness, and convenience of the electronic Google Sheets®.

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