Analysis of free-time contingenciesas positive versus negative reinforcement

Jennifer R. Zarcone; Wayne W. Fisher; Cathleen C. Piazza

doi:10.1901/jaba.1996.29-247

Analysis of free-time contingenciesas positive versus negative reinforcement

Jennifer R. Zarcone, Wayne W. Fisher, Cathleen C. Piazza

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Abstract

Providing a short break contingent on completed work may increase responding through positive reinforcement (e.g., access to preferred activities) or negative reinforcement (e.g., escape from work). In this investigation, three analyses conducted with a boy with profound mental retardation showed that (a) a 20-s break increased responding more than a positive reinforcer (cola) did, and (b) the reinforcing effects of a 20-s break were affected by the availability of positive reinforcers during the break.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	247-250
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of applied behavior analysis
Volume	29
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1996.29-247
State	Published - 1996
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Behavioral assessment
Free-time contingencies
Negative reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
Reinforcer assessment

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Philosophy
Sociology and Political Science
Applied Psychology

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