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Physical restraint as positive reinforcement

J E Favell, J F McGimsey, M L Jones

    American Journal of Mental Deficiency
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physical restraint can act as a reinforcer, increasing behaviors in individuals with intellectual disabilities who enjoy it. This finding has implications for understanding and treating challenging behaviors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Psychology
    • Applied Behavior Analysis

    Background:

    • Investigating the reinforcing properties of physical restraint is crucial for understanding behavior maintenance.
    • Previous observations suggested some individuals with intellectual disabilities may find restraint enjoyable.

    Observation:

    • Three individuals with a history of restraint and apparent enjoyment were studied.
    • A preference paradigm and reversal design were employed to assess behavioral responses to restraint.

    Findings:

    • An arbitrary response systematically increased when followed by brief physical restraint for all participants.
    • No increase in responding was observed when restraint was not used as a consequence or when control conditions were applied.

    Implications:

    • Understanding restraint's reinforcing function can help address behavior problems like self-injury.
    • Strategies to prevent or eliminate restraint's reinforcing effects are important.
    • Restraint reinforcement may be a viable therapeutic tool when other reinforcers are absent.

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