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A Procedure for Thinning the Schedule of Time-Out
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Donaldson, Jeanne M.; Vollmer, Timothy R. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2012
Few studies have evaluated ways to thin punishment schedules. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using variable ratio (VR) schedules to thin the time-out schedule gradually. Warnings were used in some conditions to assist potentially with schedule thinning, but this analysis was limited. Participants were 3 young students who…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Timeout, Scheduling, Critical Incidents Method
The Impact of Prolonged Participation in a Pro-Social Cognitive Behavioral Skills Program on Elementary Age Students, with Behavior Related Disorders, Behavior Accelerative, Behavior Reductive, and Return to Regular Classroom Outcomes
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Esser, Ted H. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Overall, pretest-posttest results indicated statistically significant pretest beginning program compared to posttest ending program percentage of behavioral improvement for on task, following directions, and positive interactions outcomes improvement for individual students who completed the elementary grades pro-social cognitive behavioral skills…
Descriptors: Prosocial Behavior, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Disorders
Teaching a Cognitive Behavioral Strategy to Manage Emotions Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in an Educational Setting
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Banks, Tachelle; Zionts, Paul – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2009
The academic and social challenges facing public schools are enormous. For example, the pressure to meet the demands of the current high-stakes testing environment and reach adequate yearly progress (AYP) goals has arguably never been greater (Luna & Turner, 2001; Sanders, 2003). The energy devoted to academics has supplanted the little time spent…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Coping, Timeout
Pica: A Review of Recent Assessment and Treatment Procedures
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Carter, Stacy L.; Wheeler, John J.; Mayton, Michael R. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2004
The phenomenon of pica has been described within the literature in many ways, from a socially acceptable practice to a life threatening behavior. Recent prevalence rates of pica indicate relatively low occurrence of this phenomenon that makes it difficult to easily identify trends in practices related to pica. Recent literature on pica (1990 to…
Descriptors: Timeout, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Problems, Antisocial Behavior
Efficacy of Some Behavior Management Strategies for Students with Serious Emotional Disturbances.
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McDowell, Alison; Askvig, Brent A. – 1998
This paper reviews the literature on several popular behavior change strategies that have been implemented in classrooms or other educational settings with students with severe emotional disturbances. Each strategy is first described and then data on its effectiveness are reviewed. The strategies reviewed are: (1) timeout; (2) self-evaluation; (3)…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques
Treating Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion in Children.
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Akande, Adebowale – Early Child Development and Care, 1997
Reviews behavioral and cognitive interventions that are potential models for the treatment of anger and impulsivity in brain injured patients, including a multicomponent treatment approach coupled with cognitive interventions. Proposes strategies to establish a therapeutic relationship with angry, impulsive patients. Examines models for treating…
Descriptors: Anger, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Children