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Studies in the Self-Regulation of Behavior: Effects of Contingent Cognitive and Affective Events
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Developmental Psychology . Jul 76 12(4):334-348. - Publication Year :
- 1976
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Abstract
- The hypothesis tested was that the evaluations and affective responses which accompany ongoing behavior may operate as reinforcers and punishers, thus exercising control over the persistence of those behaviors. Results indicate potent systematic effects due to the differing content of such evaluations and the associated affect or affective tone. (Author/SB)
Details
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- <searchLink fieldCode="SO" term="%22Developmental+Psychology%22"><i>Developmental Psychology</i></searchLink>. Jul 76 12(4):334-348.
- Accession number :
- EJ147026