TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1989//
TI  - Behavioral treatment of hyperactivity: a review and overview
JO  - Education and treatment of children
A1  - Houlihan, Michael
A1  - Van Houten, Ron
SP  - 265
EP  - 275
VL  - 12
IS  - 3
N2  - Hyperactivity has been described in various ways. Despite these differing descriptions there is general agreement on the range of difficulties that hyperactive children display. A variety of potential causal factors for hyperactivity have received empirical support. This gives credence to the view of hyperactive children representing a heterogeneous population. Pharmacological therapy, although somewhat effective, can produce many unwanted side effects. Behavior management programs typically have shown limited success in the treatment of hyperactivity. Hyperactive children may have specific problems that make programs based entirely on positive reinforcement less effective. These problems are discussed in relation to the use of punishment procedures to establish responsible behavior based upon avoidance learning.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0748-8491
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -