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On the status of knowledge for using punishment implications for treating behavior disorders
Dorothea C Lerman1, Christina M Vorndran
1Louisiana State University and The Louisiana Center for Excellence in Autism, Baton Rouge 70803, USA. dlerman@lsu.edu
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 31, 2003
Summary
This review covers punishment principles and their application in behavior disorders. Further research is vital for developing effective behavior change technologies and less intrusive treatments.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Psychology
Background:
- Punishment is a key concept in behavioral science.
- Understanding punishment is crucial for behavior modification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current findings on punishment.
- To highlight the need for further research in punishment processes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of basic and applied research on punishment.
- Analysis of factors influencing punishment efficacy.
Main Results:
- Identified characteristics of responding during punishment.
- Delineated factors interacting with punishment processes.
- Discussed implications for treating behavior disorders.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed for a systematic technology of behavior change.
- Enhanced understanding can improve less intrusive procedures.
- Improved strategies for treatment fading are necessary.