The effect of token reinforcement on McCarthy Scale performance for white preschoolers of low and high social position
Blanding, Kevin M. ; Richards, Janet ; Bradley-Johnson, Sharon ; Johnson, C. Merle
Springer
Published 1994
Springer
Published 1994
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1573-3513
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token reinforcement ; IQ ; motivation ; social position ; preschoolers
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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| Topics: |
Education
Psychology
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Abstract In Study 1, the effect of making tokens contingent on correct performance of low social position preschoolers on the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilitieswas examined. Preschoolers in a token reinforcement group scored significantly higher (mean=8 IQ points) than subjects in a control group. In Study 2, the effect of tokens on McCarthyresults was examined as a function of social position in a 2×2 design. The high social position control group scored significantly above the low social position control. The low social position token reinforcement group, however, performed as well as both the high social position control and token reinforcement groups. Use of systematic reinforcement contingencies to reduce test error is discussed.
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Electronic Resource
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