Document Type

Thesis

Date of Degree Completion

Summer 1972

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Education

Committee Chair

Sam Rust, Jr.

Second Committee Member

James P. Levell

Third Committee Member

Robert Carlton

Abstract

This study applied a contingency management program to a single behavior while measuring multiple behaviors. Reinforcement was made contingent upon increased addition rate. The experimental group made significantly greater gains in addition rate. There was no significant difference in the gains made in subtraction rate, reading rate, reading comprehension, or classroom behavior. The study was limited by a small sample, six week time span, and the use of mentally retarded subjects to assess side effects of reinforcing an academic behavior.

Comments

Note: The terminology present in this thesis is a product of its time and may be seen as racist or culturally insensitive by today's standards.

Language

English

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