Using a high probability command sequence to increase classroom compliance: The role of behavioral momentum

Journal of Behavioral Education

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 160-171

  Belfiore, Phillip J ^a   Basile, Sarah Pulley ^b   Lee, David L ^c  

^a MERCYHURST COLLEGE   (United States)

^b Millcreek Township School District   (United States)

^c PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Behavioral momentum; Command compliance; Down syndrome developmental disabilities; High probability command sequence

Indexed keywords

EID: 42149194962     PISSN: 10530819     EISSN: 15733513     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10864-007-9054-x     Document Type: Article

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