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ERIC Number: EJ403939
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Positive and Negative Consequences in Contingency Contracts: Their Relative Effectiveness on Arithmetic Performance.
Kidd, Teresa A.; Saudargas, Richard A.
Education and Treatment of Children, v11 n2 p118-26 May 1988
The study with two elementary students who had low levels of completion and accuracy on daily arithmetic assignments found that a negative consequence was not necessary and that use of a positive component alone was sufficient to maintain high levels of completion and accuracy. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Positive Reinforcement, Punishment, Reinforcement, Rewards, Student Motivation, Study Habits, Underachievement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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