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Behavioral contrast: Research and areas for investigation
Megan A Boyle1, Audrey N Hoffmann2, Joseph M Lambert3
1Missouri State University.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|May 18, 2018
Summary
Behavioral contrast, where behavior changes in one situation due to reinforcement changes in another, needs more applied research. This study aims to bridge this gap, promoting prediction and control of socially significant behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral psychology
- Applied behavior analysis
Background:
- Behavioral contrast is a well-documented phenomenon in basic research.
- It describes how behavior changes in an unchanged setting due to reinforcement shifts in another.
Purpose of the Study:
- To encourage translational and applied research on behavioral contrast.
- To improve prediction and control of socially significant behaviors in unchanged contexts.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical research on behavioral contrast.
- Synthesis of studies involving human and nonhuman subjects.
Main Results:
- Behavioral contrast is under-researched in applied settings.
- Existing basic research provides a foundation for applied investigations.
Conclusions:
- Translational research is needed to apply behavioral contrast principles.
- Future research should focus on predicting and controlling socially significant behaviors.
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