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Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1980
It was found that time-out was generally used for physical aggression in younger, brighter persons with shorter histories of institutionalization. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification
Peer reviewedHuguenin, Nancy H. – Mental Retardation, 1993
Behavioral techniques (positive reinforcement and nonexclusionary timeout) effectively decreased problem behaviors of noncompliance and aggression of a young adult male with severe mental retardation and Down's syndrome residing in the community. (DB)
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies
