Mystery motivator: An effective and time efficient intervention

Author(s)

Angela M. Waguespack, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Lisa A. Moore
Katherine F. Wickstrom
Joseph C. Witt

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1994

Publication Title

School Psychology Review

Volume

23

Issue/Number

1

First Page

106

ISSN

0279-6015

Last Page

118

Abstract/Excerpt

Systematically applied W. R. Jenson's (1990, unpublished; see also G. Rhode et al, 1992) Mystery Motivator (MM) across 9 Ss (5 3rd-grade boys and 4 5th-grade boys) from 2 classrooms. All Ss were experiencing significant difficulties completing and turning in their homework assignments. The MM was devised to treat a variety of behavioral and academic problems in clinical practice. It combines 2 key treatment components: immediate performance feedback and intermittent reinforcement. Materials include a weekly chart, erasable pens, and a reward menu. Results appear promising, suggesting that the MM is an effective, socially valid intervention that can be implemented in the classroom with integrity.

NSUWorks Citation

Waguespack, A. M., Moore, L. A., Wickstrom, K. F., Witt, J. C. (1994). Mystery motivator: An effective and time efficient intervention. School Psychology Review, 23(1), 106-118.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/853