EFFECTS OF DIFFERENTIAL NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT ON DISRUPTION AND COMPLIANCE

Abstract
We examined the effects on compliance of two types of differential negative reinforcement (DNR) with a 5‐year‐old girl with a history of severe disruption. During DNR (communication), escape from instructional trials was provided contingent on a communicative behavior. During DNR (compliance), escape was provided contingent on compliance. Both interventions decreased inappropriate behavior and increased appropriate behavior. However, during DNR (communication), compliance rarely occurred.

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