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Social Validation of Decelerative (Punishment) Procedures by Special Educators of Severely Handicapped Students.
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Irvin, Larry K.; Lundervold, Duane A. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1988
Ratings on the acceptability, intrusiveness, restrictiveness, and efficacy of 18 commonly used interventions for decelerating behaviors were obtained from 58 special educators of severely handicapped students. Results suggested a lack of confidence in intervention efficacy and a lack of discriminant validity for the constructs of restrictiveness…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Ethics, Instructional Effectiveness
"Spontaneous" Transfer of Stimulus Control from Tact to Mand Contingencies.
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Sigafoos, Jeff; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1990
Two adults with severe mental retardation were assessed for correct pointing responses to line drawings of required eating utensils. Following tact intervention, mands for two of three utensils emerged. Results suggest transfer from tact variables to the conditioned establishing operation may be facilitated by cultivating a minimal mand…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Communication Skills, Generalization
The Application of Sensory Change to Reduce Stereotyped Behavior.
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Mason, Susan Ann; Newsom, Crighton D. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1990
Three severely mentally retarded adolescents who exhibited repetitive hand movements were assessed during baseline (reinforcement for on-task behavior) and sensory change (rings on fingers of both hands, rings and reinforcement, and faded rings) conditions. Sensory change effectively reduced the target responses for up to four hours. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
A 20 Year Review of Punishment and Alternative Methods to Treat Problem Behaviors in Developmentally Delayed Persons.
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Matson, Johnny L.; Taras, Marie E. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1989
Studies assessing treatments for severe behavior problems of developmentally delayed persons were reviewed. Procedures used in the 382 studies, published from 1967-1987, were analyzed in terms of problem behaviors, side effects, and treatment methods. Also examined were number of studies reported yearly, maintenance and generalization of effects,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Intervention
Self-Management within a Classroom Token Economy for Students with Learning Disabilities.
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Cavalier, Albert R.; Ferretti, Ralph P.; Hodges, Amelia E. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1997
A multiple-baseline-across-subjects study found that training in self-management reduced the inappropriate verbalizations of two middle school students with learning disabilities in a special class setting. The students also progressed more rapidly through the classroom token-economy levels system, designed to improve academic and social skills…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Intermediate Grades
Assertiveness and Problem-Solving Training for Mildly Mentally Retarded Persons with Dual Diagnoses.
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Nezu, Christine M.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1991
This study investigated the differential effectiveness of assertiveness and problem-solving training on 28 dually diagnosed (mild mental retardation and mental disorders) patients' adaptive social behavior, distress and psychiatric symptoms, anger control, and problem-solving coping skills. Improvements resulted from combined assertiveness and…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Anger, Assertiveness