Contingency management of self-report and cleaning behavior.
The effects of a contingency management program utilizing a reinforcing event (breakfast) were investigated in respect to cabin-cleaning and self-report behaviors in a group of nine male campers, ranging in age from 11 to 13. Control of cabin-cleaning behavior was clearly demonstrated. The large discrepancy between camper self-ratings and counselor ratings disappeared when the opportunity to line up for breakfast was made contingent upon both accuracy of self-report and improved cleaning performance.
D000293:Adolescent; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D012920:Social Behavior Disorders / Q000628:therapy*