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Modification of activity level through biofeedback and operant conditioning.

J L Schulman, T M Stevens, B G Suran

    Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
    |January 1, 1978
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    The biomotometer, an electronic device providing auditory feedback, successfully modified activity levels in children. This tool helped decrease high activity and increase low activity, showing its potential in behavioral interventions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Psychology
    • Child Development
    • Educational Technology

    Background:

    • Activity level variations in children can impact learning and social interaction.
    • Behavioral modification techniques are often employed to address these variations.
    • The biomotometer is an electronic device designed to measure and provide feedback on activity levels.

    Observation:

    • Two experiments were conducted to assess the biomotometer's efficacy in modifying children's activity levels.
    • In the first experiment, an 11-year-old highly active boy's activity was reduced using the biomotometer and reinforcers in a classroom.
    • In the second experiment, a 10-year-old hypoactive boy's activity was increased in a free-play setting.

    Findings:

    • The biomotometer, combined with material reinforcers, effectively decreased the activity level of a highly active child.

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  • The device also successfully increased the activity level of a hypoactive child.
  • Activity levels returned to baseline or near-baseline levels upon withdrawal of the biomotometer feedback (extinction).

    • Implications:

    • The biomotometer is a valuable tool for modifying children's activity levels in various settings.
    • This technology offers a promising avenue for behavioral interventions targeting activity regulation.
    • Further research can explore the biomotometer's application in clinical and educational contexts for children with activity-related challenges.