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A comparison between traditional economical and demand curve analyses of relative reinforcer efficacy in the validation of preference assessment predictions

Derek D. Reed May Institute, Randolph, MA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
, PhD, BCBA,
James K. Luiselli May Institute, Randolph, MA, USA
,
Jennifer D. Magnuson May Institute, Randolph, MA, USA
,
Stefanie Fillers May Institute, Randolph, MA, USA
,
Shawn Vieira May Institute, Randolph, MA, USA
&
Hanna C. Rue May Institute, Randolph, MA, USA
Pages 164-169 | Received 25 Feb 2009, Accepted 01 Mar 2009, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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