Anthony P. Cammilleri & Gregory P. Hanley (2005).
Use of a lag differential reinforcement contingency to increase varied selections of classroom activities.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
38, 111-115.
The present study evaluated the effects of a lag
differential reinforcement contingency on 2 students'
activity selections using reversal designs. Results showed
that the lag contingency was
responsible for promoting increased novel selections,
engagement in diverse activities, and greater progress
with respect to programmed academic activities.
DESCRIPTORS: preference, reinforcer assessment,
restriction, differential reinforcement, lag schedules, conditioned reinforcement, variability