Use of Covert Self-Instruction for the Elimination of Psychotic Speech.

Meyers, Andrew; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ142527

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Publication Date: 1976

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Use of Covert Self-Instruction for the Elimination of Psychotic Speech

Meyers, Andrew; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 44, 3, 480-482, Jun 76

A covert self-instructional program was used to reduce the frequency of a hospitalized chronic schizophrenic's inappropriate verbalizations. A marked reduction in the frequency of the target behavior accompanied the treatment intervention, and improved verbal behavior was directly responsible for the decision to discharge the subject from the hospital. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Case Studies, Contingency Management, Rehabilitation, Reinforcement, Schizophrenia, Self Reward, Therapy, Verbal Communication

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