title: Further evaluation of the high-probability instructional sequence with and without programmed reinforcement.
abstract: In 2 experiments, we examined the effects of programmed reinforcement for compliance with high-probability (high-p) instructions on compliance with low-probability (low-p) instructions. In Experiment 1, we compared the high-p sequence with and without programmed reinforcement (i.e., edible items) for compliance with high-p instructions. Results showed that the high-p sequence increased compliance with low-p instructions only when compliance with high-p instructions was followed by reinforcement. In Experiment 2, we examined the role of reinforcer quality by delivering a lower quality reinforcer (praise) for compliance with high-p instructions. Results of Experiment 2 showed that the high-p sequence with lower quality reinforcement did not improve compliance with low-p instructions; the addition of a higher quality reinforcer (i.e., edible items) contingent on compliance with high-p instructions did increase compliance with low-p instructions.
authors.affiliation: FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE SCOTT CENTER FOR AUTISM TREATMENT.
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Wilder
authors.affiliation: FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE SCOTT CENTER FOR AUTISM TREATMENT.
authors.forename: Lina
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Majdalany
authors.affiliation: FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE SCOTT CENTER FOR AUTISM TREATMENT.
authors.forename: Latasha
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sturkie
authors.affiliation: FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE SCOTT CENTER FOR AUTISM TREATMENT.
authors.forename: Lindsay
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Smeltz
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002652:Child Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000066553:Problem Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology
keywords: compliance; high-probability instructional sequence; motivating operations; noncompliance