Altering educational environments through positive peer reporting: Prevention and remediation of social problems associated with behavior disorders

• DOI: 10.1002/pits.10030
• Publication Date: 2002-08-25T04:51:41Z
• Authors: Christopher H. Sk...; Christine E. Nedd...; Sheri L. Robinson; Ruth Ervin; Kevin Jones
• Keywords: Prosocial Behavior; Punishment (psychology); Behavior management; Social Behavior

Abstract Typical classroom management procedures designed to reduce instances of inappropriate social behavior (i.e., tattling and punishment systems) may adversely impact the development relations students with and/or emotional disorders. Two alternative where are encouraged monitor report incidental prosocial behaviors described research supporting their effectiveness in remedying preventing interaction problems within environments reviewed. Recommendations for future on altering so that peers encourage support classmates' provided. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.