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Peer reviewedBorreson, Paul M. – Mental Retardation, 1980
The self-injurious avoidance responses of a 22-year-old severely mentally retarded male were eliminated through a forced running consequence. Side effects, such as reduced noise, increase in smiling, and faster progress toward instructional objectives, were also noted. The results were maintained over a period of two years. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Contingency Management
