作者: Eduardo Chaves Cruz , Rosangela Bertelli , Agostinho Jorge Assanção Marafão
DOI: 10.5902/1984686X6882
关键词: Intervention treatment 、 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 、 Punishment (psychology) 、 Reinforcement 、 Token economy 、 Psychology 、 Social psychology 、 Response cost
摘要: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact a program token economy, that is, positive reinforcement, associated negative punishment, response cost, on “out task” behaviour two adolescents diagnosed as suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). involved presenting or removing points contingent emission adequate inadequate behaviour, respectively, considering task at hand. economy system carried out through adoption colourful individual cards numbered one 10 points. Points were also removed when student showed present session an increased frequence compared last session. When reaching points, exchanged for privilegies (positive reinforcers) previously negotiated between teacher and student. Statistical treatment use Levene Student t tests. significance difference means (p < 0.0001) revealed efficacy intervention both participants. It concluded merging effect reinforcement punishment (= cost) learning principles leads modification classroom disruptive behaviours in children with ADHD.