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Generality and side effects of overcorrection.

L H Epstein, L A Doke, T E Sajwaj

    Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
    |January 1, 1974
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    Overcorrection procedures effectively reduced self-stimulatory behaviors in children. This behavioral intervention also suppressed dissimilar behaviors, showing broad effectiveness for therapists.

    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Psychology
    • Applied Behavior Analysis

    Background:

    • Self-stimulatory behaviors can impede learning and social interaction in children.
    • Overcorrection is a behavioral intervention strategy used to address challenging behaviors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effects and side effects of overcorrection procedures on self-stimulatory behaviors in two children.
    • To determine if overcorrection effective for one behavior could impact topographically dissimilar behaviors.

    Main Methods:

    • A "hand" overcorrection procedure involving exercises was applied contingently to inappropriate hand and foot movements, and vocalizations in two children.
    • Concurrent behaviors were monitored to assess treatment effects and potential side effects.
    • The overcorrection procedure was systematically introduced, withdrawn, and reintroduced.

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    Main Results:

    • The "hand" overcorrection procedure successfully suppressed inappropriate hand movements and topographically dissimilar behaviors in both children.
    • Inverse relationships were observed between targeted behaviors and other concurrent behaviors, such as appropriate toy usage.
    • The overcorrection procedure demonstrated effectiveness across different behaviors and settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Overcorrection procedures can be effective in reducing targeted self-stimulatory behaviors.
    • Effective overcorrection for one behavior may generalize to suppress topographically dissimilar behaviors.
    • These findings have practical implications for therapists implementing behavioral interventions.