The present study sought to alleviate the response cost inefficiency of the behavioral approach to controlling classroom hyperactivity by increasing the observer-student ratio via behavioral-electronic technology. A portable, integrated-circuit, counting and timing device was developed to enable immediate time-sequenced data recording and reinforcing of eight target behaviors by a single observer. A multiple-baseline design, across matched individuals was utilized to demonstrate the reinforcing effects. The results indicated a significant increase over mean baseline frequency in attention-to-task behavior for the group of eight students. It was concluded that by utilizing the behavioral-technological intervention strategy applied in this study, one observer could accurately monitor and reinforce eight students simultaneously and subsequently increase task attentiveness.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc663249 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Stevens, Larry Charles |
| Contributors | Whaley, Donald L., Harrell, Ernest H. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 54 leaves: ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Stevens, Larry Charles, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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