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social science subjects > education > teaching > contingency contracts

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contingency contracts  

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  • A contingency contract, or ‘behavioral’ contract, is a clearly written document specifying available rewards or consequences that are contingent upon the performance of a certain behavior. The use of a contingency contract is a behavioral management technique that is effective in modifying a multitude of behaviors performed in a variety of settings. [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology; Contingency Contracts]

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