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Estimating Slope and Level Change in N = 1 Designs
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Solanas, Antonio; Manolov, Rumen; Onghena, Patrick – Behavior Modification, 2010
The current study proposes a new procedure for separately estimating slope change and level change between two adjacent phases in single-case designs. The procedure eliminates baseline trend from the whole data series before assessing treatment effectiveness. The steps necessary to obtain the estimates are presented in detail, explained, and…
Descriptors: Simulation, Computation, Models, Behavioral Science Research
Behavioral Treatment of Drooling: A Methodological Critique of the Literature with Clinical Guidelines and Suggestions for Future Research
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Van der Burg, Jan J. W.; Didden, Robert; Jongerius, Peter H.; Rotteveel, Jan J. – Behavior Modification, 2007
Many children with mental retardation and developmental disabilities suffer from the consequences of chronic drooling. Behavioral treatment for drooling should be considered before other, more intrusive treatments such as medication and surgery are implemented. However, empirical studies on behavioral procedures are scarce. This article reviews 19…
Descriptors: Surgery, Guidelines, Social Reinforcement, Positive Reinforcement
A Behavioral Approach to Identifying Sources of Happiness and Unhappiness among Individuals with Profound Multiple Disabilities.
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Green, Carolyn W.; Reid, Dennis H. – Behavior Modification, 1999
Indices of happiness and unhappiness were defined, and a corresponding observation system was developed and implemented with five students in an adult education classroom. Results indicate the definitions and the observation system reliably identified frequencies of happiness and/or unhappiness indices for each student across separate activities.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Happiness
Thinking about Self-Efficacy.
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Cervone, Daniel – Behavior Modification, 2000
Questions about perceived self-efficacy are used to analyze cognitive processes through which people approach their efficacy for performance. The review indicates that: (a) self-efficacy perceptions generalize across idiosyncratic sets; (b) efficacy-standards discrepancies can create individual negative moods; and (c) distinctions can be made…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Mental Health
Ethnic Diversity in Behavioral Psychology.
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Iwamasa, Gayle Y.; Smith, Sonya K. – Behavior Modification, 1996
Stresses the importance of including ethnically diverse populations in psychological research. Seeks to determine the extent to which behavioral psychology has recognized issues of ethnic diversity in its published literature. Research finds that overall, only 1.31% of articles published in 3 well-known behavior journals focused on U.S. ethnic…
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Cultural Pluralism
Computer-Assisted Cognitive Training for ADHD: A Case Study.
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Kotwal, Dilnavaz B.; And Others – Behavior Modification, 1996
Describes a computer-assisted cognitive training program used to treat a 13-year-old Caucasian male with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Pre-/posttest differences on the Conners Parent Rating Scale revealed a decrease on all subscales. Scores on the Conners Teacher Rating Scale were less conclusive. A follow-up revealed that most gains…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Behavioral Science Research