title: The Persistence-Strengthening Effects of DRA: An Illustration of Bidirectional Translational Research.
abstract: We summarize a series of bidirectional research studies that demonstrate the persistence-strengthening effects of differential reinforcement of alternative behavior on problem behavior. We model a possible solution to this problem with rats followed by replication with a human clinical population. The importance of coordinated basic and applied research to stimulate new behavioral technologies is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern Maine.
authors.forename: F Charles
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Mace
authors.forename: Jennifer J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: McComas
authors.forename: Benjamin C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Mauro
authors.forename: Patrick R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Progar
authors.forename: Bridget
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ervin
authors.forename: Amanda N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Zangrillo