Reducing stereotyped behavior: a component analysis of the DRI schedule

• Published in: British journal of clinical psychology Vol. 28 ( Pt 3); p. 255
• Main Author: Jones, R S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.09.1989
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Behavior Therapy - methods; Child; Education of Intellectually Disabled; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Intellectual Disability - psychology; Intelligence; Male; Reinforcement Schedule; Stereotyped Behavior; Token Economy

Three people with mental handicaps took part in a study which investigated the effects of various components of the DRI schedule on their levels of stereotyped behaviour. Three single-case experiments were carried out each investigating a separate component. Results suggested that the reductive effe...