On the Relationship between Self-Injurious Behavior and Self-Restraint.

Smith, Richard G.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ451596

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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On the Relationship between Self-Injurious Behavior and Self-Restraint.

Smith, Richard G.; And Others

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v25 n2 p433-45 Sum 1992

This study investigated the relationship between self-restraint (e.g., entanglement of limbs in clothing or furniture) and self-injurious behavior (SIB) using functional analysis with five males with severe mental retardation. Results suggested that self-restraint, like SIB, may be maintained by idiosyncratic contingencies. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Contingency Management, Reinforcement, Research Methodology, Self Control, Self Mutilation, Severe Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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