An evaluation of response cost in the treatment of inappropriate vocalizations maintained by automatic reinforcement.
In the current study, we examined the utility of a procedure consisting of noncontingent reinforcement with and without response cost in the treatment of inappropriate vocalizations maintained by automatic reinforcement. Results are discussed in terms of examining the variables that contribute to the effectiveness of response cost as treatment for problem behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement.
Falcomata
Terry S
TS
Marcus Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
Roane
Henry S
HS
Hovanetz
Alyson N
AN
Kettering
Tracy L
TL
Keeney
Kris M
KM
D000293:Adolescent; D001332:Automatism; D002755:Choice Behavior; D005108:Extinction, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D012153:Retention, Psychology; D014705:Verbal Behavior