NCJ Number
14403
Journal
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CORRECTION Volume: 36 Issue: 2 Dated: (MARCH-APRIL 1974) Pages: 37-38,40 AND 41
Date Published
1974
Length
4 pages
Annotation
THE APPLICATION OF BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES TO JUVENILE DELINQUENTS BOTH IN INSTITUTIONS AND ON PROBATION IS PRESENTED AS AN EFFECTIVE METHOD OF REHABILITATION.
Abstract
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION THEORIES ARE REVIEWED. EXAMPLES ARE GIVEN OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS OF BEHAVIOR CONTRACTS, ROLE PLAYING, RESPONSE COST, AND TIME OUT (SITUATION WITHDRAWAL) TECHNIQUES.