An 11-year-old girl with a seven year history of trichotillomania (in this instance eyelash pulling) was successfully treated first using external control (token economy and response cost) and, later, self-instructional procedures. The intervention lasted 3 mo., and a 9-mo. follow-up period is reported.
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