Apparent covariation between child habit disorders: effects of successful treatment for thumb sucking on untargeted chronic hair pulling

Evaluates the effects of aversive taste treatment of thumb sucking on untreated trichotillomania (habitual hair pulling) in 2 children who chronically pulled their hair and sucked their thumbs. A combination of withdrawal and nonconcurrent multiple baseline designs showed that, concomitant with the...

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Published in:Journal of applied behavior analysis 1987-01, Vol.20 (Winter 87), p.421-425
Main Authors: Friman, P C, Hove, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behaviour therapy
Boys
Factors
Preschool children
Thumb sucking
Trichotillomania
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Summary:Evaluates the effects of aversive taste treatment of thumb sucking on untreated trichotillomania (habitual hair pulling) in 2 children who chronically pulled their hair and sucked their thumbs. A combination of withdrawal and nonconcurrent multiple baseline designs showed that, concomitant with the successful treatment of thumb sucking, hair pulling was also eliminated. Results suggest an efficient method for changing behaviours that are difficult to treat directly. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0021-8855