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Koritzky, Gilly; Yechiam, Eldad – Behavior Modification, 2011
The authors examined the effectiveness of a novel behavior modification method for dysfunctional and impulsive habits, based on nonremovable reminders (NrRs). NrRs were implemented by having participants wear nonremovable wristbands designated to constantly remind them of their resolution to quit the targeted habit (nail-biting). Participants were…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Therapy, Outcomes of Treatment, Conceptual Tempo
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Moore, Timothy R.; Symons, Frank J. – Behavior Modification, 2011
Parents (N = 21) of children with autism spectrum disorders responded to a survey on adherence to skills instruction and problem behavior management strategies they had previously been observed to master in a standardized training curriculum based on the principles of applied behavior analysis. Survey items were guided by existing models of and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Change Agents
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Langdon, Nancy A.; Carr, Edward G.; Owen-DeSchryver, Jamie S. – Behavior Modification, 2008
Precursor behaviors are innocuous behaviors that reliably precede the occurrence of problem behavior. Intervention efforts applied to precursors might prevent the occurrence of severe problem behavior. We examined the relationship between precursor behavior and problem behavior in three individuals with developmental disabilities. First, a…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Prevention, Developmental Disabilities
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Katerelos, Marina; Hawley, Lance L.; Antony, Martin M.; McCabe, Randi E. – Behavior Modification, 2008
This study explored the psychometric properties and utility of the exposure hierarchy as a measure of treatment outcome for social anxiety disorder (SAD). An exposure hierarchy was created for each of 103 individuals with a diagnosis of SAD who completed a course of cognitive behavioral group therapy. Exposure hierarchy ratings were collected on a…
Descriptors: Test Validity, Psychopathology, Psychometrics, Group Therapy
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Norberg, Melissa M.; Wetterneck, Chad T.; Woods, Douglas W.; Conelea, Christine A. – Behavior Modification, 2007
Cognitive-behavioral models suggest that certain cognitions and beliefs are functionally related to hair pulling in persons with trichotillomania (TTM), but little empirical data have been collected to test such claims. This study assessed dysfunctional beliefs about appearance, shameful cognitions, and fear of negative evaluation and their…
Descriptors: Severity (of Disability), Behavior Modification, Habit Formation, Behavior Disorders
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Carr, Edward G.; Blakeley-Smith, Audrey – Behavior Modification, 2006
There is growing evidence of an association between physical illness and problem behavior in children with developmental disabilities. Such behavior can compromise school performance. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to evaluate, using a group design, the effectiveness of medical intervention alone (N = 11) versus behavioral plus…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Behavior Problems, Correlation, Developmental Disabilities