Direct and Collateral Effects of Positive Reinforcement, Response Cost, and Mixed Contingencies for Academic Performance.

Broughton, Sam F.; Lahey, Benjamin B.

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Publication Date: 1978

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Direct and Collateral Effects of Positive Reinforcement, Response Cost, and Mixed Contingencies for Academic Performance

Broughton, Sam F.; Lahey, Benjamin B.

Journal of School Psychology, 16, 2, 126-35, Sum 78

The relative effects of positive reinforcement, response cost, and the two contingencies combined when used as contingencies for correct academic responses were compared on the dependent measures of accuracy of academic performance and level of on-task behavior. All three contingency systems increased academic performance and on-task behavior. (Author)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Contingency Management, Elementary Education, Observation, Positive Reinforcement, Research Projects, Responses, Student Behavior

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