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A Methodology for Distinguishing Between Extinction and Punishment Effects Associated With Response Blocking

Year: 1996

Type: article

Abstract: We present one method for distinguishing between extinction and punishment effects. The proportion of responses that produced a consequence (blocking) was varied while hand mouthing was treated in a man diagnosed with profound mental retardation. Response patterns across the schedule changes suggested that the blocking procedure functioned as a punishing event.

Source: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

DOI: 10.1901/jaba.1996.29-231

Authors: Dorothea C. Lerman, Brian A. Iwata

Institutions: Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University, University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Behavioral and Psychological Studies

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2171727643

FWCI: 2.826

Cites: 3

Cited by: 138

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