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Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1980
It was found that time-out was generally used for physical aggression in younger, brighter persons with shorter histories of institutionalization. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification
Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; Keyes, Joseph B. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1990
The study compared the effectiveness of (1) reinforcement of other behavior, (2) verbal reprimands, and (3) movement suppression time-out in eliminating self injury and aggressive behaviors in two severely mentally retarded adult males. Improvements were only apparent when movement suppression was paired with either or both of the other…
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Modification, Case Studies
Peer reviewedLeBlanc, Linda A.; Matson, Johnny L. – Behavior Modification, 1995
Preschool children (n=32) were evaluated in an unstructured play session, matched for levels of appropriate or inappropriate social behavior, and assigned to a treatment or control condition. The treatment group conditions involved positive reinforcement, modeling, rehearsal, feedback, and time out. Although prosocial behaviors were successfully…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Developmental Delays, Feedback, Interpersonal Competence
