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Abikoff, Howard; Gallagher, Richard; Wells, Karen C.; Murray, Desiree W.; Huang, Lei; Lu, Feihan; Petkova, Eva – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2013
Objective: The study compared the efficacy of 2 behavioral interventions to ameliorate organization, time management, and planning (OTMP) difficulties in 3rd- to 5th-grade children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method: In a dual-site randomized controlled trial, 158 children were assigned to organizational skills training…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, After School Programs, Time Management, Grade 3
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McKay, James R.; Lynch, Kevin G.; Coviello, Donna; Morrison, Rebecca; Cary, Mark S.; Skalina, Lauren; Plebani, Jennifer – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2010
Objective: The effects of cognitive-behavioral relapse prevention (RP), contingency management (CM), and their combination (CM + RP) were evaluated in a randomized trial with 100 cocaine-dependent patients (58% female, 89% African American) who were engaged in treatment for at least 2 weeks and had an average of 44 days of abstinence at baseline.…
Descriptors: Cocaine, Contingency Management, Toxicology, Patients
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Khanna, Muniya S.; Kendall, Philip C. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2009
Data from a randomized clinical trial comparing the relative efficacy of individual cognitive-behavioral therapy (ICBT), family CBT (FCBT), and a family-based education/support/attention control (FESA) condition were used to examine associations between in-session therapeutic techniques related to parent training (PT) and treatment outcomes. This…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Parent Role, Contingency Management, Communication Skills
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Jacobson, Neil S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1978
Compared two behavioral treatments for marital discord with a nonspecific control and waiting-list control. Behavioral treatments combined problem-solving skills with contingency management procedures, differing only in contracting form, good faith contracts, and quid pro quo contracts. Both behavioral groups improved significantly more than…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Contingency Management, Counseling Effectiveness, Factor Structure
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And Others; Stalonas, Peter M., Jr. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1978
Investigated behavioral programs for obesity. Exercise and self-managed contingency components were compared using obese subjects who were evaluated after treatment and follow-up. Significant weight loss was observed at termination. The influence of exercise at follow-up was noticeable. Subjects engaged in behaviors, yet behaviors were not related…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Change, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Objectives
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Jacobson, Neil S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1977
Unhappily married couples (n=10) were divided into an experimental and control group. The treatment program consisted of training couples to interact more positively and efficiently when engaged in problem solving and teaching couples to make written contingency contracts. The group receiving treatment improved significantly more than did the…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Contingency Management
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Whalen, Carol K.; Henker, Barbara – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1991
Compares three treatment modalities for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) including stimulant treatments, primarily methylphenidate; behavioral treatments, including contingency management and parent training; and cognitive-behavioral or self-regulation therapies. Discusses methodological quandaries, constricted focus, and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Children, Cognitive Restructuring
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Carroll, Kathleen M.; Easton, Caroline J.; Nich, Charla; Hunkele, Karen A.; Neavins, Tara M.; Sinha, Rajita; Ford, Haley L.; Vitolo, Sally A.; Doebrick, Cheryl A.; Rounsaville, Bruce J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2006
Marijuana-dependent young adults (N = 136), all referred by the criminal justice system, were randomized to 1 of 4 treatment conditions: a motivational/skills-building intervention (motivational enhancement therapy/cognitive-behavioral therapy; MET/CBT) plus incentives contingent on session attendance or submission of marijuana-free urine…
Descriptors: Contingency Management, Cognitive Restructuring, Young Adults, Intervention