The indelible power of the intraverbal: Expanding the intraverbal repertoire and utilizing conditioned praise words to decrease problem behaviors of typically developing students in schools

Author

Jose A. Zamudio, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

5-2016

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Dr. Frederick A. Ernst

Second Advisor

Dr. Amy A. Weimer

Third Advisor

Valerie Neeley

Abstract

This study tested a disciplinary strategy that aimed at teaching students positive behaviors to decrease (or eliminate) problem behavior at school. In this study, data of five disruptive students from a middle school in South Texas were analyzed to evaluate the outcomes of the disciplinary strategy implemented by a disciplinary program facilitator at the campus. Students were conditioned to be more receptive to particular praise words related to positive thinking, and ten teachers at the campus were trained to deliver the conditioned praise words when the students expressed positive behaviors that corresponded with the conditioned praise words. Positive thinking celerated for all students with differential reinforcement. Moreover, the students engaged in problem behaviors less, and positive behaviors increased after commencing treatment with the conditioned praise words.

Comments

Copyright 2016 Jose A. Zamudio. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Zamudio, Jose A., "The indelible power of the intraverbal: Expanding the intraverbal repertoire and utilizing conditioned praise words to decrease problem behaviors of typically developing students in schools" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 146.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/146