Fixed-Time Schedules Attenuate Extinction-Induced Phenomena in the Treatment of Severe Aberrant Behavior.

Vollmer, Timothy R.; Progar, Patrick R.; Lalli, Joseph S.; Van Camp, Carole M.; Sierp, Barbara J.; Wright, Carrie S.; Natasi, Julia; Eisenschink, Kevin J.

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ERIC Number: EJ583695

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Fixed-Time Schedules Attenuate Extinction-Induced Phenomena in the Treatment of Severe Aberrant Behavior.

Vollmer, Timothy R.; Progar, Patrick R.; Lalli, Joseph S.; Van Camp, Carole M.; Sierp, Barbara J.; Wright, Carrie S.; Natasi, Julia; Eisenschink, Kevin J.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v31 n4 p529-42 Win 1998

A study compared the effects of extinction (EXT) and fixed-time (FT) schedules as treatment for the severe problem behaviors of three individuals with developmental disabilities. During EXT, the reinforcer maintaining problem behavior was withheld. During FT, the reinforcers were presented response independently at preset intervals. FT schedules were more effective. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Extinction (Psychology), Mental Retardation, Outcomes of Treatment, Positive Reinforcement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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