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Reducing stereotyped behavior: a component analysis of the DRI schedule.
1Department of Psychology, University College of North Wales, Bangor, UK.
The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|September 1, 1989
Summary
Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) reduced stereotyped behavior in individuals with intellectual disabilities. The study found non-contingent interaction, not reinforcement density or prompting, was key to DRI
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Developmental Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies
Background:
- Stereotyped behaviors are common in individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Intervention strategies are needed to reduce these behaviors.
- Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) is a potential intervention.
Observation:
- Three single-case experiments examined components of the Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) schedule.
- The study focused on individuals with intellectual disabilities and their stereotyped behaviors.
Findings:
- The reductive effects of DRI on stereotyped behavior were investigated.
- Reinforcement density and prompting components did not significantly contribute to DRI's success.
- Non-contingent interaction between the subject and experimenter was identified as the primary factor in DRI effectiveness.
Implications:
- Intervention strategies for stereotyped behavior may need to emphasize social interaction.
- Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms of non-contingent interaction in behavior modification.
- Findings suggest a potential shift in focus for behavioral interventions in this population.