Modifications of Hygienic Behaviors Using Reinforcement Therapy

Allen W. Gottfried, M.A., and Frank G. Verdicchio, Ph.DAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 28, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1974.28.1.122

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The investigation reports the dramatic results of a reinforcement therapy intervention program aimed at eliciting and maintaining the hygienic habits of a ward of chronic psychotic patients. Via simple concrete immediate reinforcements, these patients learned within a short period of time to, in turn, make their beds, brush their teeth, wash their faces, and shave every morning.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 28 • Number 1 • 1974, pp. 1–170

Pages: 122 - 128

PubMed: 4812104

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Published in print: 1974, pp. 1–170

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Allen W. Gottfried, M.A.^*

Kings park, N.Y.

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Frank G. Verdicchio, Ph.D

Kings park, N.Y.

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Mailing address: Columbia University, School of Public Health and Administrative Medicine, Prenatal Project, 144 West 125 St., New York, N.Y. 10027.

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Modifications of Hygienic Behaviors Using Reinforcement Therapy

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