Abstract:
The purpose of the present study was to analyze the effectiveness of self-control procedures on the disruptive, off-task behavior of one student in an open concept class. An attempt was made in this study to include the following four components of behavioral self-control as put forth by Glynn, Thomas and Shee (1973):1. Self-assessment. The individual may examine his own behavior and decide whether or not he has performed a specific behavior or class of behaviors.2. Self-recording. The individual may objectively record the frequency of his performance of a given behavior or class of behaviors.3. Self-determination of reinforcement. The individual may determine from all available reinforcers, the nature and amount of reinforcement he should receive contingent upon his performance of a given behavior or class of behaviors. 4. Self-administration of reinforcement. The individual dispenses his own reinforcement (which may or may not be self-determined) contingent upon his performance of a given behavior or class of behaviors. (Glynn, Thomas & Shee, 1973, p. 105)
