@article{ref1,
title="Successful operant conditioning procedures with an institutionalized aggressive geriatric patient",
journal="International journal of aging and human development",
year="1988",
author="Vaccaro, F. J.",
volume="26",
number="1",
pages="71-79",
abstract="The present investigation utilized a modified differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO) schedule with an exclusionary time-out procedure to treat a sixty-nine year-old aggressive male. Dependent measures included confirmed incidents of physical and verbal aggressive behavior monitored across an ABAB design with a four month follow-up. During the experimental conditions, contingent tangible reinforcers were provided for non-aggressive behavior. Such rewards were progressively diminished over the course of treatment utilizing a systematic fading scheme. <br><br>RESULTS indicated a clear demonstration of behavioral control and clinically significant treatment effects during both experimental periods. Implications for future research are discussed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0091-4150",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}