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A Neurobiological Nonalternative: Rejoinder to Lewis, Baumeister, and Mailman.
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Newsom, Crighton; Lovaas, O. Ivar – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1987
The authors respond to criticism of their paper proposing a perceptual reinforcement of stereotyped movements in autistic and mentally retarded persons. The alternative theory based on neurobiological factors is judged to be insufficiently detailed and inadequate in scope. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Patterns, Mental Retardation, Perception
The Use of Physical Restraint in the Treatment of Self-Injury and as Positive Reinforcement.
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Favell, Judith E.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1978
Three experiments investigated the effects of a treatment package on the self-injurious behavior of three profoundly retarded persons (ages 8-27 years) who appeared to enjoy the physical restraints used to prevent their self-injury. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Mental Retardation, Operant Conditioning
Assessment and Treatment of Destructive Behavior Maintained by Stereotypic Object Manipulation.
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Fisher, Wayne W.; Lindauer, Steven E.; Alterson, Cindy J.; Thompson, Rachel H. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1998
Three experiments were conducted with two participants with mental retardation that displayed property destruction and stereotypy. The experiments assessed the function of the responses, determined their relationship, and developed a treatment to reduce property destruction. Response blocking reduced property destruction (and attempts), prevented…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification
Response Allocation to Concurrent Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement Schedules with Work Requirements by Adults with Mental Retardation and Typical Preschool Children.
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Cuvo, Anthony J.; Lerch, Laura J.; Leurquin, Deborah A.; Gaffaney, Thomas J.; Poppen, Roger L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1998
Experiments examined the effect of work requirements in combination with reinforcement schedules on the choice behavior of six adults with mental retardation and seven typical preschoolers. Results showed that participants' responding was largely controlled by the reinforcement received for responding to each level of work. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Decision Making, Mental Retardation
Temporal Distributions of Problem Behavior Based on Scatter Plot Analysis.
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Kahng, SungWoo; Iwata, Brian A.; Fischer, Sonya M.; Page, Terry J.; Treadwell, Kimberli R. H.; Williams, Don E.; Smith, Richard G. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1998
A large-scale analysis was conducted of problem behavior by observing 20 individuals living in residential facilities. Data were converted into scatter plot formats. When the data were transformed into aggregate "control charts," 12 of 15 sets of data revealed 30-minute intervals during which problem behavior was more likely to occur.…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Data Analysis
The Application of Generalized Correct Social Contingencies: An Evaluation of a Training Program
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Parsonson, Barry S.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1974
Two aides operating a kindergarten-style program for four to eight institutionalized mental retardates (6-to-11 years-old) were trained, using observer feedback, to apply generalized correct social contingencies to 10 defined classes of appropriate and inappropriate child behaviors. (Author)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Patterns, Child Care, Children
The Momentum of Compliance.
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Nevin, John A. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1996
Reviews laboratory research on behavioral momentum conducted with pigeons and summarizes its findings and their generality to people, including those with mental retardation. Discusses the high-probability procedure used to establish compliance in clinical settings and based in part on an extension of the momentum metaphor. (CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Behavior Theories