The effects of varied versus constant high-, medium-, and low-preference stimuli on performance.
The purpose of the current study was to compare the delivery of varied versus constant high-, medium-, and low-preference stimuli on performance of 2 adults on a computer-based task in an analogue employment setting. For both participants, constant delivery of the high-preference stimulus produced the greatest increases in performance over baseline; the varied presentation produced performance comparable to constant delivery of medium-preference stimuli. Results are discussed in terms of their implications for the selection and delivery of stimuli as part of employee performance-improvement programs in the field of organizational behavior management.
Wine
Byron
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Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida 32901, USA.
Wilder
David A
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D000328:Adult; D001519:Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012055:Reinforcement Schedule; D012201:Reward; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis