A Behavioral-Technological Approach to Increasing Attention-to-Task Behavior in "Hyperactive" Children

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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 … continued below

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Stevens, Larry Charles May 1976.

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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.

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Stevens, Larry Charles. A Behavioral-Technological Approach to Increasing Attention-to-Task Behavior in "Hyperactive" Children, thesis, May 1976; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc663249/: accessed September 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .

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