title: Use of a lag differential reinforcement contingency to increase varied selections of classroom activities.
abstract: The present study evaluated the effects of a lag differential reinforcement contingency on 2 students' activity selections using reversal designs. Results showed that the lag contingency was responsible for promoting increased novel selections, engagement in diverse activities, and greater progress with respect to programmed academic activities.
authors.affiliation: Child Study Center, 1300 West Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, USA. acammilleri@cscfw.org
authors.forename: Anthony P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Cammilleri
authors.forename: Gregory P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Hanley
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002755:Choice Behavior; D003216:Conditioning, Operant; D005106:Exploratory Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015588:Observer Variation; D012055:Reinforcement Schedule; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*