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Reduction of classroom noise levels using group contingencies
Brandon M Ring1, Sigurdur O Sigurdsson, Sean L Eubanks
1University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|September 2, 2014
Summary
This study tested feedback and monetary rewards to reduce noise violations in a therapeutic workplace program for unemployed drug users. Results showed that both interventions effectively decreased noise violations, improving the work environment.
Area of Science:
- Addiction treatment
- Behavioral economics
- Vocational rehabilitation
Background:
- Therapeutic workplace programs aim to support abstinence and employment for drug users.
- Previous research indicated frequent noise standard violations by trainees in these programs.
- Addressing workplace behavior is crucial for program success and trainee integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of real-time graphed feedback on noise levels.
- To assess the impact of monetary group reinforcement on reducing noise violations.
- To improve the therapeutic workplace environment for unemployed drug users.
Main Methods:
- The study involved trainees in a therapeutic workplace setting.
- Real-time graphed feedback of noise levels was provided to participants.
- Monetary group reinforcement was offered for maintaining low noise violation rates.
Main Results:
- The implementation of real-time feedback significantly reduced noise violations.
- Monetary group reinforcement further decreased the number of noise violations.
- The combined intervention created a more compliant training environment.
Conclusions:
- Real-time feedback and monetary reinforcement are effective strategies for managing noise violations in therapeutic workplaces.
- These interventions can enhance the structure and effectiveness of employment-based addiction treatment programs.
- Improving trainee behavior is key to successful vocational rehabilitation for individuals with substance use disorders.
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