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Direct linkBird, Zachary; Chase, Philip N. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2021
Previous research has shown that many students procrastinate, but wish that they did not do so. The current study replicated research that compared distribution of studying under contingent access to study materials and noncontingent access to study materials in a graduate-level course (Perrin et al., 2011). It extended Perrin et al. (2011) in…
Descriptors: Pacing, Time Management, Graduate Students, Preferences
Peer reviewedValcante, Greg; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1989
Four multiply handicapped students (aged 5-11) received skill instruction under four experimental conditions, involving differing teacher wait-times and intertrial interval durations. Student performance was superior under the long wait-time conditions irrespective of the length of the intertrial interval. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Multiple Disabilities, Pacing, Reaction Time
Peer reviewedSherman, J. Gilmour – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
The personalized system of instruction (PSI) is characterized by mastery, specified objectives, self-pacing, small-step sequenced materials, repeated testing, immediate feedback, credit for success rather than penalty for errors, proctors, and lectures for motivation. Research indicating the effectiveness of PSI is cited, and problems with…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedRoss, Linda L.; McBean, David – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1995
This study compared the effects of multiple versus single deadline contingencies on distribution of unit-mastery test taking by students in four university classes taught using the personalized system of instruction. Rate of test taking was most uniform when multiple deadlines were imposed throughout the course. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: College Instruction, College Students, Contingency Management, Course Organization
Peer reviewedZencius, Arnie H.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1990
Eight adults with mild disabilities were successfully taught to write checks, complete deposit slips, and reconcile monthly bank statements using a personalized system of instruction which involved a self-paced manual, progression to new material only after demonstrating mastery of previous material, and repeated testing. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Banking, Basic Business Education, Daily Living Skills
