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Training in a Community Setting; A Review of Behavior Modification Program Developmental Pattern
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Yen, Sherman – Mental Retardation, 1974
The developmental pattern of present behavior modification programs for the adult mentally retarded is evaluated. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Community Programs, Exceptional Child Education
Decreasing Repetitive Behavior in an Institutionalized Mentally Retarded Resident
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Cuvo, Anthony J. – Mental Retardation, 1976
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Exceptional Child Research, Institutionalized Persons
The AAMR Position Statement on Aversive Therapy: The Controversy.
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Mental Retardation, 1988
A survey of 55 Louisiana members of the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR) indicated disagreement with an AAMR position statement condemning inhumane forms of aversive therapy. AAMR is urged to reconsider its position concerning the scope of aversive therapy, need for further research, and use of aversive therapy with some…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Conditioning
Social Reinforcement Control of Exhibitionism in a Profoundly Retarded Adult
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Lutzker, John R. – Mental Retardation, 1974
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Case Studies, Exceptional Child Research
Rapid Token Training of an Institution Ward Using Modeling
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Mansdorf, Irwin J. – Mental Retardation, 1977
A method of rapid token training was undertaken in which 20 moderately retarded institutionalized adults observed a model perform a specific behavior for which a token was awarded and exchanged for a back-up reinforcer. (CL)
Descriptors: Adults, Contingency Management, Exceptional Child Research, Imitation
Tangible Reinforcement Plus Social Reinforcement versus Social Reinforcement Alone in Acquisition of Toothbrushing Skills.
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Wolber, Greg; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1987
Use of a tangible reinforcer plus social reinforcement was found to be more effective in training a 33-year-old male with profound mental retardation to brush his teeth than social reinforcement alone. Determination of true positive reinforcers and training staff members to carry out such treatment programs are also discussed. (Author/VW)
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Hygiene, Instructional Effectiveness