Title
Laboratory Evaluations ofReinforcement Contingencies
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.
