A review of recent studies on differential reinforcement during skill acquisition in early intervention.
Although the use of differential reinforcement has been recommended in previous investigations and in early intervention curriculum manuals, few studies have evaluated the best method for providing differential reinforcement to maximize independent responding. This paper reviews previous research on the effectiveness of differential reinforcement as treatment and describes important areas of future research.
Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA.
Jason C
JC
Vladescu
Tiffany
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Kodak
D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003216:Conditioning, Operant; D018479:Early Intervention, Educational / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012055:Reinforcement Schedule; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology