Punishment of Self-injurious Behavior Using Aromatic Ammonia As the Aversive Stimulus

Overview

Journal J Appl Behav Anal

Specialty Social Sciences

Date 1975 Jan 1

PMID 1141081

Citations 12

Authors

B A Tanner

M Zeiler

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Abstract

Punishment with aromatic ammonia was used to eliminate self-injurious behavior of an autistic woman during experimental sessions. The effects were reversible but were limited to experimental sessions until staff used the ammonia on the ward at all times.

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