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ERIC Number: EJ107750
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1974
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The Acquisition of Behavioral Chains
Smiley, Ellen E.
Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 18, 2, 190-200, Oct 74
Describes a study of some conditions which facilitate the acquisition of behavioral chains by young children. Three experiments are presented which concern: (1) overt responses to the internal components of the chain; (2) use of an aversive consequence; and (3) added instructions at the beginning of training. (Author/SDH)
Descriptors: Behavior Chaining, Behavior Development, Child Development, Instruction, Overt Response, Preschool Children, Timeout, Training
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