title: Preliminary comparison of two negative reinforcement schedules to reduce self-injury.
abstract: This study compared the effectiveness of differential negative reinforcement of other behavior (DNRO) and alternative behavior (DNRA) for reducing self-injurious tantrums maintained by escape from demands in a 4-year-old girl with severe retardation. Both DNRA and DNRO reduced self-injury and increased independent performance of two tasks (tooth brushing and bathing); however, improvement on both measures was greater with the DNRA intervention.
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Mace
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Daggett