The effects of fixed-time escape on inappropriate and appropriate classroom behavior.
Few studies have explored the effects of fixed-time (FT) reinforcement on escape-maintained behavior of students in a classroom setting. We measured the effects of an FT schedule on the disruptive and appropriate academic behaviors of 2 junior high students in a public school setting. Results demonstrated that FT escape from tasks resulted in a substantial decrease in disruptive behavior and an increase in time engaged in tasks for both participants.
Waller
Rachael D
RD
Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, USA.
Higbee
Thomas S
TS
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000523:psychology*; D001526:Behavioral Symptoms / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D012055:Reinforcement Schedule; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*
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