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Impact of social problem-solving training on aggressive boys: skill acquisition, behavior change, and generalization.
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Journal of abnormal child psychology [J Abnorm Child Psychol] 1993 Feb; Vol. 21 (1), pp. 13-27. - Publication Year :
- 1993
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Abstract
- This study examined the impact of social problem-solving training on the behavior of five aggressive boys. Acquisition of problem-solving skills and changes in classroom behavior were evaluated using multiple-baseline designs within and across subjects. A generalization-programming procedure to promote the use of problem-solving skills in the natural environment was introduced across children in multiple-baseline fashion. Direct observation and behavior ratings were used to evaluate the treatment. Results indicated that each subject acquired the problem-solving skills at levels comparable to well-adjusted peers. Only one child showed behavioral improvement coincident with problem-solving skill acquisition. Three others showed moderate behavior change after the generalization-programming procedure was introduced. Only one child's gains on teacher ratings were maintained at the 6-month followup. The results suggest that cognitive-behavioral treatment of childrens' aggressive behavior may produce changes of limited magnitude and durability.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0091-0627
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of abnormal child psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8463502
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00910486