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The Effects of Delayed Reinforcement Through a Token Economy on Treating Escape-Maintained-Problem Behavior Without Extinction.

Smith, Elle McKenzie
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1491993155148695

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2017, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Educational Studies.
Although extinction has a strong empirical documentation of success with decreasing problem behaviors, there are still several negative side effects associated with the treatment. To eliminate the negative side effects, researchers have successfully treated escape-maintained problem behaviors without the use of extinction using immediate primary reinforcement. The current study explored the use of delayed reinforcement using a token economy. The results of a multiple probe design indicated that the tokens eliminated problem behavior and increased compliance for 4 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Nancy Neef (Advisor)
61 p.
Behavioral Sciences; Special Education
Without extinction; Escape-maintained problem behavior; Delayed reinforcement; Token Economy

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  • Smith, E. M. (2017). The Effects of Delayed Reinforcement Through a Token Economy on Treating Escape-Maintained-Problem Behavior Without Extinction. [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1491993155148695

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Smith, Elle. The Effects of Delayed Reinforcement Through a Token Economy on Treating Escape-Maintained-Problem Behavior Without Extinction. 2017. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1491993155148695.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Smith, Elle. "The Effects of Delayed Reinforcement Through a Token Economy on Treating Escape-Maintained-Problem Behavior Without Extinction." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1491993155148695

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