Using Extinction to Promote Response Variability in Toy Play.

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Title: Using Extinction to Promote Response Variability in Toy Play.
Language: English
Authors: Lalli, Joseph S.
Source: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Win 1994 27(4):735-736.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 2
Publication Date: 1994
Intended Audience: Researchers
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Creativity, Developmental Delays, Extinction (Psychology), Generalization, Play, Reinforcement, Toys, Training Methods, Young Children
ISSN: 0021-8855
Abstract: Two children (ages four and five) with mild developmental delays and no appropriate toy play were trained individually on one topography for each toy. Previously reinforced topographies of toy play were then placed on extinction, resulting in the induction of untrained topographies. (Author/DB)
Journal Code: CIJMAY1995
Entry Date: 1995
Accession Number: EJ496315
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Two children (ages four and five) with mild developmental delays and no appropriate toy play were trained individually on one topography for each toy. Previously reinforced topographies of toy play were then placed on extinction, resulting in the induction of untrained topographies. (Author/DB)
ISSN:0021-8855