@article{ref1,
title="Application of operant procedures in a group of institutionalized aggressive geriatric patients",
journal="Psychology and aging",
year="1988",
author="Vaccaro, F. J.",
volume="3",
number="1",
pages="22-28",
abstract="This study used positive reinforcement schedules versus no reinforcement on a group of 6 highly aggressive, institutionalized elderly patients. Dependent measures included confirmed incidents of physical and verbal aggressive behavior monitored across an ABAB design with a 4-month phase-out period. Results indicated that aggressive behavior can be significantly decreased in a group setting and subsequently generalized to ward behavior. Ancillary aspects of the study included the role of tangible and back-up reinforcers and staff attitude and behavior. Implications for future research are discussed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0882-7974",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}