Management of Maladaptive Social Behavior of a Brain Injured Adult.

Burke, William H.; Lewis, Frank D.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Management of Maladaptive Social Behavior of a Brain Injured Adult.

Burke, William H.; Lewis, Frank D.

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, v9 n4 p335-42 1986

The study examined the effectiveness of a behavior point system in reducing the frequency of three maladaptive social behaviors (verbal outbursts, interruptions, nonsensical talk) in a severely brain injured male (age 21). All target behaviors declined with introduction of the point system, though nonsensical talk was least responsive to treatment. (Author/JW)

Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Males, Neurological Impairments, Positive Reinforcement, Self Control, Social Adjustment, Token Economy, Young Adults

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Language: English

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