Theft Reversal: An Overcorrection Procedure for Eliminating Stealing by Retarded Persons.

Azrin, N. H.; Wesolowski, M. D.

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Publication Date: 1974

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Theft Reversal: An Overcorrection Procedure for Eliminating Stealing by Retarded Persons

Azrin, N. H.; Wesolowski, M. D.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 7, 4, 577-82, W 74

To deal with the problem of stealing among 34 severely and profoundly retarded institutionalized adults, an overcorrection procedure was designed in which the thief was required to give his victim an item identical to the stolen one in addition to returning the stolen item. (Author)

Descriptors: Adults, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Change, Exceptional Child Research, Institutionalized Persons, Mental Retardation, Punishment, Severe Mental Retardation, Stealing

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