Laboratory Evaluations ofReinforcement Contingencies

Authors

T. R. Vollmer
A. Samaha, Utah State University
K. Sloman

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Behavior Analyst Today

Volume

10

Publication Date

2009

First Page

267

Last Page

276

Abstract

For nearly a decade we ran studies in an operant (rat) laboratory. The purpose of these studies was to address phenomena that were pertinent to the application of behavioral principles and to better understand the nature of behavior. In this paper we will summarize the preliminary findings of two recent lines of research and we will discuss the implications for application. Specifically, we will discuss research on reinforcement contingencies that maintain behavior and reinforcement contingencies that suppress behavior (such as differential reinforcement of other behavior).

Recommended Citation

Vollmer, T.R., Samaha, A.L., & Sloman, K. (2009). Laboratory Evaluations of Reinforcement Contingencies. The Behavior Analyst Today, 10, 267-276.