Abstract

A selective review of behavioral contrast with animals and humans is presented to illustrate the potential implications of contrast for behavior therapy. Examples of behavior modification procedures applied according to a contrast paradigm where generalization, contrast, and no contrast effects were observed are discussed. Possible explanations of the inconsistency of occurrence of the phenomenon are suggested. Additionally a number of ethical considerations resulting from the occurrence of contrast effects are discussed.

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