Concept information
Preferred term
contingency contracts
Definition
- 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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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/contingency_contracts
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