A BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION PROGRAMME FOR A CHILD WITH MULTIPLE PROBLEM BEHAVIOURS*

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Abstract
A series of behavior modification programs are discribed for altering hyperaggressive, fearful, negativistic behaviors in a 5-year-old child who had been rejected by his peer group. The parents, teachers, peer group and the experimenters served as treatment agents. One program counter conditioned the fear reactions; a"time out" procedure was used to alter the assaultive behavior, and an operant conditioning technique was used to increase co-operative behaviors. Finally, a conditioning program was initiated which altered the interaction between child and his peers. Observation data were collected prior to, during, and following the experimental program to provide a basis for evaluating the outcomes.

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