Semantic cues and response contingencies in self-instructional control

Self-instructional procedures differing in the timing and semantic content of the self-directed message were contrasted using severe fingernail biting as the target behavior. Treated subjects evidenced greater increments in nail length than untreated subjects at both post-treatment and follow-up ass...

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Published in:Journal of behavior therapy and experimental psychiatry 1977-01, Vol.8 (1), p.15-17
Main Authors: Harris, Clarke S., McReynolds, William T.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Self-instructional procedures differing in the timing and semantic content of the self-directed message were contrasted using severe fingernail biting as the target behavior. Treated subjects evidenced greater increments in nail length than untreated subjects at both post-treatment and follow-up assessments. A significant contingency effect was present at the time of the follow-up.
ISSN:0005-7916
1873-7943
DOI:10.1016/0005-7916(77)90098-2