Slocum SK, Grauerholz-Fisher E, Peters KP, Vollmer TR. A multicomponent approach to thinning reinforcer delivery during noncontingent reinforcement schedules.
J Appl Behav Anal 2017;
51:61-69. [PMID:
29226346 DOI:
10.1002/jaba.427]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2016] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
We evaluated a noncontingent reinforcement procedure that involved initially providing three subjects with signaled, continuous access to the functional reinforcer for aggression and slowly increasing the amount of time subjects were exposed to the signaled unavailability of the reinforcer. Additionally, alternative potential reinforcers were available throughout the sessions. Results showed immediate and substantial reductions in aggression for all three subjects. The clinical utility of this intervention is discussed, and future research directions are recommended.
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