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Harris, Sandra L.; Ersner-Hershfield, Robin – Psychological Bulletin, 1978
Reviews research on the effectiveness of such procedures as differential reinforcement of behaviors incompatible with disruptive behavior (DRO), a contingent removal of reinforcement (time-out), overcorrection, and punishment to suppress seriously disruptive and self-injurious behaviors. Research on the generalization, maintenance, and side…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Contingency Management, Generalization, Literature Reviews
McMahon, Robert J.; Davies, Glen R. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1980
A parent training program which is highly effective in the treatment of child noncompliance and other behavior problems of 3- to 8-year-old children is described and data on the program's effectiveness are presented. (PHR)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classrooms, Generalization
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Durand, V. Mark; Carr, Edward G. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
Twelve children (ages 40-62 months) with developmental disabilities were divided into 2 groups. One group received functional communication training as an intervention for their challenging behavior, and the second group received time-out. Both interventions were initially successful, but durable results were achieved only with functional…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities