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Peer reviewedCarter, M.; Ward, J. – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1987
Thirty-two studies, involving 47 discrete experiments, are reviewed on the application of overcorrection to management of self-injurious behavior in intellectually handicapped individuals. The literature supports short-term efficacy of overcorrection. Reservations include the intrusive and restrictive nature of the technique and limited data on…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Generalization, Intervention
