TY - JOUR PY - 1990// TI - The behavior of self-injury: a brief review and analysis JO - Behavioral disorders A1 - Belfiore, P. J. A1 - Dattilio, Frank M. SP - 23 EP - 31 VL - 16 IS - 1 N2 - This review analyzes the origin and maintenance of self-injurious behavior, focusing on the areas of operant contingencies, sensory contingencies, and/or biological variables. It discusses definitions, prevalence, and etiology. A hypothesis is forwarded which includes components from both the operant and biological domains to explain the origin of self-injurious behavior. (Author/JDD)

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