Apparent Covariation between Child Habit Disorders: Effects of Successful Treatment for Thumb Sucking on Untargeted Chronic Hair Pulling.

Friman, Patrick C.; Hove, Gayleen

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ERIC Number: EJ364919

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Publication Date: 1987

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Apparent Covariation between Child Habit Disorders: Effects of Successful Treatment for Thumb Sucking on Untargeted Chronic Hair Pulling.

Friman, Patrick C.; Hove, Gayleen

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v20 n4 p421-25 Win 1987

The study examined effects of aversive taste treatment of thumb sucking on untreated habitual hair pulling by two young males (ages 2 and 5). Concomitant with successful treatment of thumb sucking, hair pulling was also eliminated. Results suggest an efficient method for changing behaviors that are difficult to treat directly. (Author/JW)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Males, Punishment, Responses, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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