Journal article
Sensitivity of children's behavior to probabilistic reward: effects of a decreasing-ratio lottery system on math performance
Journal of applied behavior analysis, v 35(4), pp 403-406
2002
PMID: 12555911
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Abstract
Probabilistic reward has been shown to affect children's choice behavior in game-like activities. We examined the effects of a lottery system containing progressively lower exchange ratios on children's completion of math problems. Two of the 3 children completed problems above baseline levels until the chance of exchange dropped to 25%. This study describes a potentially useful method for examining reinforcement schedules in applied settings and extends previous research on probabilities of reinforcement.
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- Title
- Sensitivity of children's behavior to probabilistic reward: effects of a decreasing-ratio lottery system on math performance
- Creators
- Brian K Martens - Syracuse UniversityScott P Ardoin - Syracuse UniversityAlexandra M Hilt - Syracuse UniversityAmanda L Lannie - Syracuse UniversityCarlos J Panahon - Syracuse UniversityLaurie A Wolfe - Syracuse University
- Publication Details
- Journal of applied behavior analysis, v 35(4), pp 403-406
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000180473400006
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0038179495
- Other Identifier
- 991021893598904721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Clinical