Operant self-control procedure in modifying Type A behavior.
A multiple-baseline across subjects design was used to evaluate the effects of operant self-control procedure on altering speed/impatient behaviors of the Type A behavior pattern (TABP). The operant-self-control procedure consisted of self-monitoring, self-evaluation, and self-reinforcement. The results demonstrated empirically significant decreases in S/I behaviors of the TABP following transfer to the self-reinforcement condition. Significant reductions in the Jenkins Activity Survey and physical symptoms scores additionally evidenced the effects of the operant self-control procedure. The possibility of pathogenic factors of the TABP varying with culture, and the advantages of the operant self-control procedure are discussed.
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Department of Psychology, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003216:Conditioning, Operant; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010556:Personality Tests; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept; D012931:Social Environment; D014434:Type A Personality