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University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

1977

Behavior modification

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The Effectiveness Of Videotape Recorded Feedback On The Facilitation Of Behavior Change In Three Institutionalized Adults, Stephen R. Boggs Jan 1977

The Effectiveness Of Videotape Recorded Feedback On The Facilitation Of Behavior Change In Three Institutionalized Adults, Stephen R. Boggs

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The effectiveness of videotape recorded feedback on reducing the rate of inappropriate, bizarre mannerisms n hospitalized individuals was examined using a multiple baseline design across three subjects. Results indicate that the technique was effective in reducing the rate of these behaviors in the treatment setting. Data on generalization of treatment effects were inconclusive. Theoretical explanations for the procedure's effectiveness are discussed.


Observation Of Training Room Stimuli In Determining Stimulus Control And Transfer Of Training, David Micheal Lietzke Jan 1977

Observation Of Training Room Stimuli In Determining Stimulus Control And Transfer Of Training, David Micheal Lietzke

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Ten developmentally disabled children participated in an assessment of stimulus control and transfer of training. Each subject was taught to perform a simple, nonverbal, imitative task in a training room, and transfer to a novel setting was assessed. During training, subjects were video-taped in order to determine how often each visual stimulus in the training room was looked at. After an initial transfer t est each subject participated in a test of the stimulus control acquired by visual stimuli from the training room. Utilizing two groups (N = 5 each), subjects received an additional transfer test in the novel setting …


Comparison Of Three Maintenance Procedures Following Treatment By Rapid Smoking, Stuart Paul Gordon Jan 1977

Comparison Of Three Maintenance Procedures Following Treatment By Rapid Smoking, Stuart Paul Gordon

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Thirty-two cigarette smokers received six sessions of rapid smoking after which they were randomly assigned to one of four maintenance conditions, The conditions were (a) contingency contracting, (b) social support, (c) a continuation of rapid smoking and (d) a minimal contact control group, A total of seven maintenance sessions were scheduled for each maintenance group, and they were spread over a three month period. At the end of the maintenance period the control group was smoking at baseline level again. No differences between the maintenance groups were detected, However, the contracting group and the social support group were smoking significantly …


An Examination Of The Response-Response Relationship Between Nocturnal Enuresis And Oppositional Behavior : An Extension And Replication Of Nordquist, Melissa Colby Moore Jan 1977

An Examination Of The Response-Response Relationship Between Nocturnal Enuresis And Oppositional Behavior : An Extension And Replication Of Nordquist, Melissa Colby Moore

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The present investigation attempted to experimentally investigate the effects of parental modification of oppositional behavior using time-out and differential reinforcement while noting any correlated changes in nocturnal enuresis. Using a multiple baseline design across families, the parents of three 5 to 6 year old boys were exposed to an intensive parent training package designed to teach them behavior modification techniques. Direct home observation of twelve parent behaviors and four child behaviors showed no differences from baseline to treatment in either the first mother's behavior or her son's The only change noted in the second mother's behavior during treatment vas a …