Behavioral Audiometry Viewed as an Operant Procedure

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Abstract
Behavioral Audimetry is reviewed in terms of operant conditioning. Emphasis is placed upon reinforcement principles. It is pointed out that the obtaining of stimulus control is related to such factors as simplicity of response, an appropriate reinforcer, reinforcement contingencies, immediate reinforcement, reinforcement schedules, and reinforcement shifting. The difference between the skilled and unskilled clinicians lies in the management of the variables. Operant principles are also applied to the clinical quality generally known as "rapport".

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