Citation

Singh NN. N. Zeal. Med. J. 1976; 84(578): 484-486.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, New Zealand Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1072286

Abstract

Behavioural treatment techniques were used for eliminating self-injurious behaviours of two mentally retarded patients. During treatment, each self-injurious response resulted in punishment followed by a timeout period and then differential reinforcement of other behaviours incompatible with self-injury. This procedure was effective in rapidly eliminating self-injury.

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