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1Purdue University.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|April 1, 1982
Summary
This study explores correspondence training, examining how verbal-nonverbal consistency influences behavior change. It introduces concepts like noncorrespondence and generalized positive correspondence for behavior modification research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Research on verbal-nonverbal correspondence by Israel (1978) provides a foundation.
- Understanding the link between verbal commitments and actions is crucial in behavioral interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the relationship between correspondence training and behavior change goals.
- To introduce and define concepts of noncorrespondence and generalized positive correspondence.
- To examine the role of verbal correspondence training in response maintenance and generalization.
Main Methods:
- Review and analysis of existing research on verbal-nonverbal correspondence.
- Conceptual development of noncorrespondence and generalized positive correspondence.
- Examination of past correspondence analyses related to behavior production and inhibition.
Main Results:
- Correspondence training can be applied to both increasing and decreasing behavior.
- Noncorrespondence and generalized positive correspondence are key concepts for understanding intervention outcomes.
- Verbal correspondence training impacts response maintenance and generalization.
Conclusions:
- Correspondence training is a versatile tool for behavior modification.
- Further research is needed to explore the nuances of correspondence analyses in interventions.
- Understanding generalized positive correspondence can enhance the effectiveness of behavioral interventions.
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