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Suppressing aggressive-destructive behavior by delayed overcorrection.

K Altman, R Krupsaw

    Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
    |December 1, 1983
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    Delayed overcorrection effectively reduced aggressive behavior in a developmentally delayed adolescent. This intervention proved successful when other methods failed, highlighting the power of delayed consequences.

    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Psychology
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Intervention Strategies

    Background:

    • Aggressive-destructive behavior is a significant challenge in adolescents with developmental delays.
    • Previous interventions, including differential reinforcement, were ineffective for the subject.
    • The specific context required a delayed contingency due to the absence of an overpowering family member.

    Observation:

    • A multiple baseline design was employed across two severity levels of problem behavior.
    • Delayed overcorrection was introduced as an adjunct to existing, ineffective procedures.
    • Target behaviors were exclusively observed when a specific family member was absent.

    Findings:

    • Delayed overcorrection significantly suppressed aggressive-destructive episodes.

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  • The intervention demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the severity and frequency of target behaviors.
  • The study confirmed the efficacy of delayed contingencies in behavior suppression.

    • Implications:

    • Delayed overcorrection presents a viable and effective strategy for managing severe behavior problems in specific populations.
    • This approach offers a novel solution when immediate interventions are impractical or have failed.
    • Further research into delayed contingency applications in developmental disabilities is warranted.