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Laurence P Perotti1, Latiba D Cummings2, Janyna Mercado3
1Clinical Psychologist at the Multidisciplinary Clinic, Department of Behavioral Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
|April 20, 2016
Summary
Behavioral interventions show promise for treating pseudobulbar affect (PBA). A self-control procedure effectively managed PBA rates, unlike consequence manipulation, suggesting a new treatment avenue for PBA patients.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary emotional expression.
- Current treatment options for PBA have limitations.
Observation:
- This study investigated the efficacy of behavioral interventions for PBA.
- Two experiments utilized a single-subject, double reversal design.
Findings:
- Consequence manipulation did not effectively control PBA rates.
- A self-control procedure demonstrated significant control over PBA episodes.
Implications:
- Behavioral interventions, particularly self-control strategies, may offer a viable treatment for PBA.
- Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and explore clinical applications.
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