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A Comprehensive Literature Review of Mode Deactivation Therapy
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Houston, Marsha Ann; Apsche, Jack A.; Bass, Christopher K. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2007
In this article literature published on Mode Deactivation Therapy (MDT) was reviewed in depth. Several studies were identified that used a common outcome measure of reduction of physical and sexual aggression, other risk related behaviors. Comparisons of MDT and, other standardized approaches typically used in treating aggression in juveniles,…
Descriptors: Age, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Methods
Empirical Comparison of Three Treatments for Adolescent Males with Physical and Sexual Aggression: Mode Deactivation Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Social Skills Training
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Apsche, Jack A.; Bass, Christopher K.; Jennings, Jerry L.; Murphy, Christopher J.; Hunter, Linda A.; Siv, Alexander M. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2005
This research study compared the efficacy of three treatment methodologies for adolescent males in residential treatment with conduct disorders and/or personality dysfunctions and documented problems with physical and sexual aggression. The results showed that Mode Deactivation Therapy, an advanced form of cognitive behavioral therapy based on…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Therapy, Males
An Empirical "Real World" Comparison of Two Treatments with Aggressive Adolescent Males
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Apsche, Jack A.; Bass, Christopher K.; Siv, Alexander M.; Matteson, Susan C. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2005
This research study compares the efficacy of Mode Deactivation Therapy (MDT), an advanced form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based on Beck's theory of modes, and standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adolescent males in residential treatment. The results showed MDT was superior to CBT in reducing both physical and sexual aggression and…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Cognitive Restructuring, Therapy, Males
A Comparison of Two Treatment Studies: CBT and MDT with Adolescent Male Sex Offenders with Reactive Conduct Disorder and/or Personality Traits
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Apsche, Jack A.; Bass, Christopher K.; Murphy, Christopher J. – Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 2004
This paper compares the results of two separate published studies regarding adolescent males with conduct disorders and/or personality disorders/traits. Both studies were published in the Behavior Analyst Today, Vol. 3, No. 4, Vol 5, No. 1, respectively. The concept is to evaluate two treatment research studies that represent "the best" practices…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Personality Problems, Intervention, Behavior Modification
A Review and Empirical Comparison of Three Treatments for Adolescent Males with Conduct and Personality Disorder: Mode Deactivation Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Social Skills Training
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Apsche, Jack A.; Bass, Christopher K. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2006
This research study compared the efficacy of three treatment methodologies for adolescent males in residential treatment with conduct disorders and/or personality dysfunctions and documented problems with physical and sexual aggression. The results showed that Mode Deactivation Therapy, an advanced form of cognitive behavioral therapy based on…
Descriptors: Personality Problems, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Personality Traits
A One Year Study of Adolescent Males with Aggression and Problems of Conduct and Personality: A Comparison of MDT and DBT
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Apsche, Jack A.; Bass, Christopher K.; Houston, Marsha-Ann – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2006
This study examines the effectiveness of Mode Deactivation Therapy, (MDT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, (DBT) in a Residential Treatment Center for adolescent males. All clients were admitted to the same Residential Treatment Center. Clients presented with physical aggression, suicidal ideation, with mixed personality disorders/traits. One…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, High School Students, Personality Problems, Aggression