Using differential reinforcement of low rates to reduce elementary school children's requests for teacher attention

Jennifer Austin, Deborah Bevan

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Abstract

We evaluated the effectiveness of full-session differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior (DRL) on three primary school children's rates of requesting attention from their teacher. Using baseline rates of responding and teacher recommendations, we set a DRL schedule that was substantially lower than baseline yet still allowed the children access to teacher assistance. The DRL schedule was effective in reducing children's requests for assistance and approval, and the teacher found the intervention highly useful and acceptable. The possible mechanisms accounting for behavior change using full-session DRL schedules are discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)451 - 461
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Applied Behavior Analysis
Volume44
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2011

Keywords

  • differential reinforcement of low rates
  • classroom management
  • primary school
  • elementary school
  • general education
  • typically developing children

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