An Evidence-Based Logic for the Use of Positive Reinforcement: Responses to Typical Criticisms. (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Scott, Terrance M.; Landrum, Timothy J.
• Is Part Of: Beyond behavior. Volume 29:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 77
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: behavior(s) -- practices -- efficacy/effectiveness -- teaching strategies -- effective -- instruction -- change -- management/modification; Problem children -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children; Problem children -- Education; United States; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 371.93
• DOI: 10.1177/1074295620917153
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1074-2956

Abstract

In this article, we provide both a critical analysis of and logical response to a set of the most typical school-based objections to the effective use of positive reinforcement. For example, one objection is that positive reinforcement amounts to bribery. Practitioners are provided with clear and concise arguments refuting each objection and data-informed rationales supporting the school-based use of positive reinforcement.