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| Mental Retardation | 5 |
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Peer reviewedAusman, James; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1974
Examined was the effect of operant-conditioning on the pica behavior (eating inedible substances) of a 14-year-old severely retarded institutionalized boy. (CL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Case Studies, Eating Habits
Peer reviewedLutzker, John R. – Mental Retardation, 1974
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Case Studies, Exceptional Child Research
Peer reviewedWolber, 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
Peer reviewedFreeman, Betty Jo; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1974
An operant procedure which is potentially useful for testing auditory deficits was used with a 26-month-old nonverbal retarded female. (Author)
Descriptors: Auditory Tests, Behavior Change, Case Studies, Exceptional Child Research
Peer reviewedMarks, Patricia; Ball, Thomas S. – Mental Retardation, 1974
Prior to treatment, a nonverbal, 8-year-old severly retarded child was confined in an enclosed crib 17 hours a day to prevent hazardous voluntary falling. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Case Studies, Children, Exceptional Child Research
