PSYB45H3 Lecture : Textbook#22.docx

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This chapter describes a behavior modification program in which conditioned reinforcers are used systematically to strengthen the desirable behaviors of individuals participating in education or treatment programs. Sammy is a 14 years old, placed in a treatment program for juvenile offenders b/c she has involved in vandalism, burglary and assault. Goal maintain desirable prosocial behaviors in the residents and to eliminate antisocial behavior similar to those that had resulted in their placement. Each resident received a point for completing each behavior on a daily basis. The residents exchanged the points that they earned for privileges such as playing video games, pinball or pool in the game room. These privileges could be obtained only for points earned for prosocial behavior. Points were taken away as a punisher for antisocial behavior exhibited by the residents. Point loss was a response cost procedure.

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