Evaluating the role of contingency in differentially reinforced tic suppression.
The current study evaluated the effects of tokens delivered on differential reinforcement of zero-rate behavior (DRO) schedules or noncontingently on tic suppression in 4 children with tics. Tic frequency was lower in 3 of 4 children when tokens were delivered contingent on the absence of tics than when tokens were delivered noncontingently.
Himle
Michael B
MB
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA. michael.himle@und.edu
Woods
Douglas W
DW
Bunaciu
Liviu
L
D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007266:Inhibition, Psychological; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D012055:Reinforcement Schedule; D012931:Social Environment; D013239:Stereotyped Behavior; D014040:Token Economy; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*