Self-Management of Aggression in an Adult Male with Mental Retardation and Severe Behavior Disorders.

Jackson, Terry L.; Altman, Reuben

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ERIC Number: EJ519941

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Self-Management of Aggression in an Adult Male with Mental Retardation and Severe Behavior Disorders.

Jackson, Terry L.; Altman, Reuben

Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v31 n1 p55-65 Mar 1996

A community-based social-learning program that combined behavior modification with cognitive intervention was used to help an adult male with a history of aggressive, antisocial behavior develop self-management skills. Results showed a significant decline in physical and nonphysical aggression, allowing the man to maintain competitive employment and a personal residence. (Author/PB)

Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Self Control, Self Management, Skill Development, Social Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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