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Negative reinforcement in applied behavior analysis: an emerging technology.

B A Iwata1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1987
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Negative reinforcement, a key concept in behavior analysis, is explored for its role in acquiring, maintaining, and treating human behaviors. Applied research is emerging, suggesting a developing technology for its use.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • Negative reinforcement's effects on human behavior are long-studied.
  • A comprehensive applied research base is currently lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe negative reinforcement in applied behavior analysis.
  • To examine behavior acquisition/maintenance, treatment, and therapeutic applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on negative reinforcement.
  • Analysis of three key aspects: behavior acquisition/maintenance, treatment, and therapy.

Main Results:

  • Identified three critical areas of negative reinforcement in applied behavior analysis.
  • Highlighted the ongoing development of applied research.

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Conclusions:

  • Applied research on negative reinforcement is advancing.
  • An applied technology for negative reinforcement is emerging.