Using Descriptive and Experimental Analyses in the Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior.

Belfiore, Phillip J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ462529

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Using Descriptive and Experimental Analyses in the Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior.

Belfiore, Phillip J.; And Others

Education and Training in Mental Retardation, v28 n1 p57-65 Mar 1993

The function of self-injurious behavior (SIB) by an adult with severe mental retardation was analyzed via descriptive and experimental analysis methodologies. Results indicated that SIB occurred more often when the participant was presented with nonpreferred novel activities. Intervention resulted in the use of negation to terminate the nonpreferred activity and redirect adaptive responding. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Experiments, Intervention, Research Design, Research Methodology, Self Destructive Behavior, Self Mutilation, Severe Mental Retardation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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