An experimental acquisition of maladaptive behavior by shaping

Howard W. Rasey; Iver H. Iversen

doi:10.1016/0005-7916(93)90006-I

An experimental acquisition of maladaptive behavior by shaping

Howard W. Rasey, Iver H. Iversen

University of North Florida

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Abstract

In an attempt to demonstrate possible maladaptive effects resulting from shaping, two Long Evans rats were trained to jump onto a platform, then to extend their noses downward over the edge to a point where, losing their balance, they fell. The results showed how behaviors such as reaching and rearing can be reinforced differentially to bring about completely maladaptive behavior.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	37-43
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
Volume	24
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7916(93)90006-I
State	Published - Mar 1 1993

Keywords

maladaptive behavior
rats
behavior analysis
experiments

Disciplines

Developmental Psychology
Psychology

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