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Durand, V. Mark; And Others – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1989
Fourteen students, aged 7-24, with severe developmental disabilities who exhibited frequent aggression, self-injury, and/or tantrums were assessed to engage in problem behavior maintained by social attention or by escape from unpleasant situations. The differential effectiveness of praise and time-out was measured, indicating the importance of…
Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities
