A procedure based upon simple response cost approach to weaken constant headache complaint was described. S was a 14-yr.-old girl who presented the complaints over a period of 9 mo. Since other consequential means to control this behavior were difficult to employ, the present procedure requested S to write down conditions related to the headache complaints. The effectiveness of the procedure was evaluated by dual assessment method. Data showed that her complaints were eliminated within 8 wk.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
CameronN.Personality development and psychopathology: A dynamic approach. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1963.
2.
FersterC. B.NurnbergerJ. I.LevittE. B.The control of eating. J. Mathetics, 1962, 1, 87–109.
3.
FordyceW. E.FowlerR. S.DelateruB.An application of behavior modification technique to a problem of chronic pain. Behavior Research and Therapy, 1968, 6, 105–107.
4.
McIntireW. R.Ethics and behavior modification. Invited speech, Virginia Psychological Association annual convention, 1970.
5.
ShermanJ. A.BaerD. M.Appraisal of operant therapy techniques with children and adults. In FranksC. (Ed.), Behavior therapy: Appraisal and status. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1969. Pp. 212–213.
