Modifying smoking behavior through stimulus control: A case study

An attempt was made to explore the effects of environmental manipulation on two long-term cigarette smokers. Control of smoking behavior was gradually shifted to specific isolated stimuli. Following dramatic reductions in smoking behavior other contingencies were applied which resulted in complete c...

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Published in:Journal of behavior therapy and experimental psychiatry 1976-01, Vol.7 (1), p.97-99
Main Authors: Greenberg, Isaac, Altman, Jack L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:An attempt was made to explore the effects of environmental manipulation on two long-term cigarette smokers. Control of smoking behavior was gradually shifted to specific isolated stimuli. Following dramatic reductions in smoking behavior other contingencies were applied which resulted in complete cessation of cigarette consumption. Two control subjects who stopped “cold turkey” failed to maintain the non-smoking behavior beyond several months while both experimental subjects are still not smoking at a 1-yr follow-up. Results are discussed in terms of environmental contingency control, slow gradual reduction of the behavior and individual differences.
ISSN:0005-7916
1873-7943
DOI:10.1016/0005-7916(76)90056-2