The Behavior of Self-Injury: A Brief Review and Analysis.

Belfiore, P. J.; Dattilio, Frank M.

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ERIC Number: EJ423066

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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The Behavior of Self-Injury: A Brief Review and Analysis.

Belfiore, P. J.; Dattilio, Frank M.

Behavioral Disorders, v16 n1 p23-31 Nov 1990

This review analyzes the origin and maintenance of self-injurious behavior, focusing on the areas of operant contingencies, sensory contingencies, and/or biological variables. It discusses definitions, prevalence, and etiology. A hypothesis is forwarded which includes components from both the operant and biological domains to explain the origin of self-injurious behavior. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Disorders, Biological Influences, Etiology, Incidence, Maintenance, Operant Conditioning, Self Mutilation, Sensory Experience

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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