New Directions in Human Operant Research

1989 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 846-847
Author(s):  
F. Charles Mace
Keyword(s):  
Human Operant ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Human Operant Research

Differential Reinforcement of Low Rate Schedules Reduce Severe Problem Behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 747-764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew C. Bonner ◽  
John C. Borrero
Keyword(s):  
Problem Behavior ◽  
Classroom Behavior ◽  
Differential Reinforcement ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
Severe Problem ◽  
Human Operant ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Human Operant Research ◽  
Severe Problem Behavior ◽  
Low Rate

Differential-reinforcement-of-low-rate (DRL) schedules are reinforcement contingencies designed to reduce response rates. A common variation of the DRL arrangement is known as full-session DRL ( f-DRL), in which a reinforcer is presented at the end of an interval if the response rate during that interval is below a predetermined criterion. Prior human operant research involving arbitrary mouse clicks has shown that the f-DRL is likely to reduce target responding to near zero rates. Similarly, applied research has shown that the f-DRL is likely to reduce minimally disruptive classroom behavior. There are, however, relatively few successful applications of the f-DRL to severe forms of problem behavior (e.g., self-injurious behavior). Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of f-DRL on the severe problem behavior of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For four participants, the f-DRL reduced severe problem behavior by clinically significant levels. Furthermore, results of a contingency strength analysis showed a strong negative contingency strength between target responding and reinforcer delivery for all participants.

Sociocultural memory development research drives new directions in gadgetry science

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penny Van Bergen ◽  
John Sutton
Keyword(s):  
Episodic Memory ◽  
Autobiographical Memory ◽  
Developmental Psychology ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Memory Development ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Cultural Research ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Cross Cultural Research

Abstract Sociocultural developmental psychology can drive new directions in gadgetry science. We use autobiographical memory, a compound capacity incorporating episodic memory, as a case study. Autobiographical memory emerges late in development, supported by interactions with parents. Intervention research highlights the causal influence of these interactions, whereas cross-cultural research demonstrates culturally determined diversity. Different patterns of inheritance are discussed.

Behavioural alcohol research: new directions or more of the same?

Addiction ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 92 (11) ◽  
pp. 1411-1422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony P. Shakeshaft ◽  
Jenny A. Bowman ◽  
Rob W. Sanson-Fisher
Keyword(s):  
New Directions

New Directions in Multinomial Modeling

2009 ◽  
Vol 217 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Stahl ◽  
Thorsten Meiser
Keyword(s):  
Multinomial Modeling ◽  
New Directions
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