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AbstractThis study examined the clinical effects of correspondence training procedures in the management of three hyperactive boys between the ages of seven and 10 years. Two subjects were intervened with the “reinforcement of corresponding reports” procedure: reports about the inhibition of hyperactivity (inattention and overactivity) were reinforced only if they corresponded with the actual inhibition of hyperactivity. The “reinforcement set up contingent upon promises” procedure was used with the third subject: the reinforcer was set up (or displayed) contingent on the patient's promises about the inhibition of hyperactivity in the immediate future, and delivered contingent upon fulfillment of the promise (actual inhibition of hyperactivity). These interventions were programmed in a multipie baseline design across two subjects and a multiple baseline design across two behaviors. A changing‐criterion design was also used with all subjects: the nonoccurrence of hyperactivity had to be observed across a pre‐established criterion level for the actual delivery of the reinforcer. Consistently higher levels of correspondence occurred during treatment, relative to baseline observations. The results also demonstrated the generalization and maintenance of treatment effects. The use of correspondence training as a potential alternative in the development of hyperactive children's self‐control

ISSN:1072-0847    

DOI:10.1002/bin.2360020102

出版商:John Wiley&Sons, Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractA behavioral skills workshop for counselors and a supervisor in a community group home was developed and evaluated. The workshop included group skills training, individual supervisedin vivopractice, and supervisor training. Supervisor training taught behavioral staff management skills that were delivered in a multiple baseline design across subjects. Positive changes in staff behavior occurred for each group only after supervisor intervention. Significant positive changes occurred by the end of the workshop and were maintained at follow‐up for staff self‐evaluations of expertise and confidence to resolve problems, severity of client problems, and behavioral observations of positive client behavi

ISSN:1072-0847    

DOI:10.1002/bin.2360020103

出版商:John Wiley&Sons, Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractBehavioral procedures are used frequently with persons who present the dual handicapping conditons of mental retardation and chronic behavior difficulties. It is suggested that behavior management and behavior control procedures are used excessively and at the expense of active behavior treatment. It is recommended that behavior treatment staff be more discriminating in use of these classes of procedures, and that the major focus of behavioral programs be that of active treatment.

ISSN:1072-0847    

DOI:10.1002/bin.2360020104

出版商:John Wiley&Sons, Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of four client characteristics—functioning level, aggressive behavior, self‐injurious behavior, and attractiveness—with staff expectations of and frustration with clients. Forty staff members who worked with severely and profoundly retarded individuals served as participants. Staff members rated each client with whom they worked on the extent to which the client could behave better and learn faster as well as the level of frustration experienced in working with the client. A client's functioning level was related to staff perceptions such that the higher the functioning level, the more the client was seen as having the potential to behave better or learn faster than (s)he was presently demonstrating. Staff frustration was related to client aggression indicating that as aggression increased so did staff frustration in working with that client. Implications of the results are disc

ISSN:1072-0847    

DOI:10.1002/bin.2360020105

出版商:John Wiley&Sons, Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThis study was conducted as a preliminary investigation of Ready Foods versus Institutional Food in a state residential facility serving approximately 500 mentally retarded residents. One administrative unit of the facility serving approximately 160 residents was used as the setting for the study. Along with residents in this unit, a variety of staff, client advocates, and volunteer workers participated in the investigation. Results were: (1) staff, client advocate, and volunteer worker responses significantly favored Ready Foods; (2) residents selected Ready Foods significantly more than Institutional Food; (3) residents displayed greater overall food waste with the Institutional Food as compared to the Ready Foods; (4) some residents displayed less choking or gagging with ready foods than with Institutional Food; and (5) out of 6 residents who were chronically overweight displayed statistically significant weight gain within one week after beginning Ready Foods and significant weight loss after the return to Institutional Food. Advantages of a Ready Foods System are discussed.

ISSN:1072-0847    

DOI:10.1002/bin.2360020106

出版商:John Wiley&Sons, Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1072-0847    

DOI:10.1002/bin.2360020101

出版商:John Wiley&Sons, Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY