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Behavior Modification, Vol. 4, No. 1, 71-81 (1980)
DOI: 10.1177/014544558041004

Behaviorally Specific Report Cards and Self-Determined Reinforcements

A Multiple-Baseline Analysis of Inmate Offenses

Philip H. Bornstein

University of Montana

Robert G. Rychtarik

University of Montana

Miles E. McFall

University of Montana

Carol Austin Bridgwater

University of Montana

Lesley Guthrie

University of Montana

Basil Anton

University of Montana

This study examined the efficacy of a positive correctional treatment strategy in the modification of institutional offenses among four convicted male felons. Intervention (consisting of behaviorally specific report cards, self-determined reinforcers, and experimenter-delivered weekly feedback) was evaluated by means of a multiple baseline design across subjects. Throughout baseline and treatment phases, trained correctional officers recorded the occurrence or nonoccurrence of target behaviors on a daily basis. Results indicated substantial decreases in inmate offenses with the sequential application of the treatment package. These findings were discussed with regard to advantages of the current therapeutic program and recommendations were made for continuing investigations in the area.


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