Mann W C, Sobsey R
Am J Occup Ther. 1975 Sep;29(8):471-4.
A program using techniques from behavior modification and motivation theories was initiated to improve dining room behavior in a large residential center for the mentally retarded. The program was graduated into three levels to deal with behaviors ranging from normal eating habits to total lack of self-feeding skills. The effectiveness of this program, indicated by behavioral ratings taken both before the program began and eight weeks after the program was in operation, was shown in significantly improved eating habits.
一个运用行为矫正和动机理论技术的项目在一家大型智障者居住中心启动,旨在改善餐厅行为。该项目分为三个阶段,以应对从正常饮食习惯到完全缺乏自我进食技能等不同行为。通过在项目开始前及项目运行八周后进行的行为评分表明,该项目的效果体现在饮食习惯显著改善。