Summary: In this week's episode, we review articles on novel behavior. Diana gushes over lag schedules and their effects on novel architectural features in children's play, Rob demands 21st-century learning for America, and Jackie wishes for her very own block building kit. Then the gang gets cerebral in a discussion about creativity as behavior. All that and the home version of the Novel Vocalizations Game! Articles reviewed in this episode: Goetz, E.M. & Baer, D.M. (1973). Social control of form diversity and the emergence of new forms in children's blockbuilding. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 6, 209-217. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1973.6-209 Cammillieri, A.P. & Hanley, G.P. (2005). Use of a lag differential reinforcement contingency to increase varied selections of classroom activities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 111-115. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2005.34-04 Esch, J.W., Esch, B.E., & Love, J.R. (2009). Increasing vocal variability in children with autism using a lag schedule of reinforcement. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 25, 73-78. If you're interested in receiving CEs for listening to the episode, you'll need to add your name, email, BCBA number, episode number (3), and the two episode keywords into the section "CEU Required Information". Check out "Get CEUs" for detailed instructions.
