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Friman, Patrick C.; And Others – Analysis and Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, 1984
Three punishment procedures--contingent applications of water mist, lemon juice, and vinegar--were evaluated as aversive treatment methods for a self-stimulatory behavior exhibited by a severely retarded 11-year-old male. The water mist procedure was as effective as lemon juice or vinegar, presented less physical threat to the client, and was…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Contingency Management
Reid, Dennis H.; Whitman, Thomas L. – Analysis and Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, 1983
The paper reviews research on behavioral staff management strategies in institutions for developmentally disabled persons, considering procedural effectiveness of four approaches: antecedent, contingency management, self-control, and multifaceted interventions. Methodological problems in the research are noted, along with needs for research on…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Contingency Management, Developmental Disabilities
Friman, Patrick C.; And Others – Analysis and Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, 1986
Use of primarily reinforcement-based behavioral procedures decreased aggressive pinching in a 10-year-old severely retarded female to near-zero levels. Procedures included differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO), DRO plus timeout, DRO plus response prevention, and differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior. Results were…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies