Effects of a procedure derived from the overcorrection principle on manipulated and nonmanipulated behaviors.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Positive practice overcorrection has been shown to be effective in reducing stereotypic self-stimulatory behaviors displayed by retarded and autistic individuals. In addition, the procedure also may increase the occurrence of appropriate behavior through intensive practice. In the present study, several stereotypic and one appropriate behavior (appropriate toy play1 displayed by two autistic children were measured before and during treatment by a positive practice in appropriate toy play overcorrection procedure. Overcorrection was introduced for each of the targeted inappropriate behaviors in sucession for both children. Results showed that overcorrection reduced all stereotypic behaviors displayed by both children. In addition, one subject displayed marked increases in the behavior practiced during overcorrection, appropriate toy play, relative to its baseline rate of occurrence. The results indicate that for some individuals, overcorrection may be effective in teaching and motivating appropriate forms of behavior as well as in reducing stereotypy.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Wells, KC; Forehand, R; Hickey, K; Green, KD

Published Date

  • 1977

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 10 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 679 - 687

PubMed ID

  • 599110

Pubmed Central ID

  • PMC1311246

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0021-8855

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-679

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States