| Antecedent effects of observing peer play. | |
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PMID: 17624073 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The relative reinforcing value of toys was assessed in the absence of, and immediately following, participant observation of a peer manipulating one of the toys. Preference assessments were used to identify preference hierarchies. Reinforcer assessments were conducted with a high-preference item, a low-preference item, and a control. Each participant allocated responding toward the high-preference item during baseline. When reinforcer assessment sessions were preceded by a peer observation period, 3 of the 4 participants shifted allocation to the toy manipulated by the peer. The 4th participant shifted allocation only when the high-preference stimulus was replaced with a medium-preference stimulus. These data suggest that, among preschoolers, response allocation is influenced by observations of peers playing. |
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Authors:
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Jennifer L Bruzek; Rachel H Thompson |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of applied behavior analysis Volume: 40 ISSN: 0021-8855 ISO Abbreviation: J Appl Behav Anal Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-07-12 Completed Date: 2007-08-10 Revised Date: 2010-09-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0174763 Medline TA: J Appl Behav Anal Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 327-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Kansas, Lawrence 66045, USA. |
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Child, Preschool Female Humans Male Peer Group* Play and Playthings* Social Behavior* Social Environment* |
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