REVIEW OF CONCEPTS AND LITERATURE ON CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT,

Abstract

The paper reviews theoretical background and recent developments in contingency management. The contingency management approach applies psychological principles of reinforcement (reward) in attempting to manage behavior (or learning) by manipulating the immediate effects, or contingencies, occurring as a consequence of performance. A survey of related literature includes studies with the retarded, with deviant behavior, and with children. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0672484

Entities

People

  • Barrie Cassileth

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Humanities
  • Learning
  • Literature
  • Mental Processes

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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