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| Mental Retardation | 4 |
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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
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Peer reviewedTennant, Laurence; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1978
The article provides a review of research on the role of punishment in relation to the normalization of retarded persons and points out that, in the natural environment, punishment procedures normally play some part in the determination of social behavior. (IM)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Contingency Management, Mental Retardation, Negative Reinforcement
Peer reviewedCook, J. William; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1978
Discussed are guidelines concerning informed consent by parents and guardians when aversive treatments for developmentally delayed persons are considered, and provided is a model consent form. (IM)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Guidelines, Mental Retardation, Negative Reinforcement
Peer reviewedBriggs, Renee M. – Mental Retardation, 1990
Absenteeism of 130 direct-care staff in a residential facility for developmentally disabled persons was reduced by 27 percent through positive reinforcement for reliable attendance and punishment (progressive discipline) for attendance abuse. Reduced absenteeism was maintained for 12 months and overtime was reduced, but staff turnover increased.…
Descriptors: Attendants, Discipline, Employee Absenteeism, Labor Problems
Peer reviewedMental Retardation, 1979
Results of a needs assessment survey completed by 18 teachers of severely and profoundly handicapped students (2-21 years old) indicated that stereotypic behavior, noncompliance, and temper tantrums were among the most difficult to manage behaviors. (CL)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Research
