The Effectiveness of Contingency-Specific and Contingency-Nonspecific Prompts in Controlling Bathroom Graffiti

Authors

Michael M. Mueller, University of Southern MississippiFollow
James W. Moore, University of Southern MississippiFollow
R. Anthony Doggett, University of Southern MississippiFollow
Daniel H. Tingstrom, University of Southern MississippiFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2000

Department

Psychology

Abstract

This study replicates and extends the work of Watson (1996) in which a sign eliminated graffiti when posted on bathroom walls. The present study investigated the effects of three different signs on walls in six men's bathrooms located on a university campus. Posting the signs was followed by the elimination or sharp reduction of graffiti. Removal of the signs was followed by a resurgence of graffiti.

Publication Title

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

Volume

33

Issue

1

First Page

89

Last Page

92

Recommended Citation

Mueller, M. M., Moore, J. W., Doggett, R. A., Tingstrom, D. H. (2000). The Effectiveness of Contingency-Specific and Contingency-Nonspecific Prompts in Controlling Bathroom Graffiti. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33(1), 89-92.
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