An Analysis of Antecedent, Response, and Consequence Events in the Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior.

Gaylord-Ross, Robert J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ227904

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Publication Date: 1980-Feb

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An Analysis of Antecedent, Response, and Consequence Events in the Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior.

Gaylord-Ross, Robert J.; And Others

Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, v15 n1 p35-42 Feb 1980

Findings showed an interaction between mands (instructional directions) and response type. Only when a mand was given during performance of the sorting task did the frequency of SIB increase. The contingent application of verbal praise had a minor, though systematic, effect in reducing the frequency of SIB. (PHR)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Contingency Management, Exceptional Child Research, Females, Negative Reinforcement, Responses, Self Mutilation, Severe Mental Retardation, Training Methods, Verbal Stimuli

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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