Behavior Modification in the Mental Hospital : Assumptions and Criticisms

Morgan MartinAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: Psychiatric Services

Volume 23, Number 9

https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.23.9.287

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For many hospitalized patients, the author says, behavior modification is a promising but controversial technique that is based on questionable assumptions. He examines some of those assumptions, describes the use of the technique at Norwich Hospital, and discusses six of the most common criticisms. He concludes that behavior modification, by requiring careful observation and recording of what is going on, serves to increase interaction among staff and patients.

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Psychiatric Services

Volume 23 • Number 9 • September 1972

Pages: 287 - 289

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Published in print: September 1972

Published online: 7 October 2014

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Morgan Martin

Norwich (Conn.) Hospital

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Behavior Modification in the Mental Hospital : Assumptions and Criticisms

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