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.

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