Mediated Generalization of the Effect of Reprimands Across Two Topographies of Self-Injury
Description:
This study sought to assess the effects of pairing a neutral stimulus with a reprimand contingent on occurrences of two topographies of problem behavior. Using a multiple baseline withdrawal with a nested multi-element design, contingencies were first applied to eye poking and, subsequently, to a second behavior, skin picking. In each case, the participant wore wristbands (a previously neutral stimulus) during treatment sessions. Results indicated that the reprimands were effective in decreasin…
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Date:
May 2004
Creator:
Kliethermes, Lana L.
Partner:
UNT Libraries