The effects of differential negative reinforcement of other behavior and noncontingent escape on compliance

J Appl Behav Anal. 2003 Fall;36(3):379-82. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2003.36-379.

Abstract

The present study evaluated the effects of noncontingent escape and differential negative reinforcement of other behavior in reducing problem behaviors and increasing compliance in 2 children with disabilities. Results showed that both methods reduced problem behavior and increased compliance for both children.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / diagnosis
  • Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / psychology
  • Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / therapy
  • Autistic Disorder / diagnosis
  • Autistic Disorder / psychology
  • Autistic Disorder / therapy*
  • Behavior Therapy / methods*
  • Child Behavior Disorders / diagnosis
  • Child Behavior Disorders / psychology
  • Child Behavior Disorders / therapy*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Education of Intellectually Disabled / methods
  • Escape Reaction*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
  • Reinforcement, Psychology*