Thought-stopping was used to control obsessive ruminations in a chronic schizophrenic patient. The effects of treatment were evaluated in a single case experimental design, and the results suggest that thought-stopping is an effective technique in controlling obsessive thoughts. `The effects of treatment were maintained at a six-week follow-up.
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