A comparison of differential reinforcement procedures with children with autism.
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The current evaluation compared the effects of 2 differential reinforcement arrangements and a nondifferential reinforcement arrangement on the acquisition of tacts for 3 children with autism. Participants learned in all reinforcement-based conditions, and we discuss areas for future research in light of these findings and potential limitations.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of applied behavior analysis
دوره 48 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015