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The modification of delusional beliefs: A single‐subject evaluation
Author(s) -
Himadi Bill,
Kaiser Andrew J.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
behavioral interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.605
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1099-078X
pISSN - 1072-0847
DOI - 10.1002/bin.2360070102
Subject(s) - psychology , generalization , rating scale , clinical psychology , delusional disorder , psychotherapist , psychiatry , developmental psychology , psychosis , mathematical analysis , mathematics
The multiple‐baseline across responses design was used to assess the effectiveness of a belief‐modification treatment package to alter the intensity of three delusional beliefs of a chronically mentally ill inpatient. Results revealed reductions in belief intensity to zero levels for all three beliefs. Generalization effects were obtained for an individualized interview and psychiatric rating scale. These results were maintained through a 6‐month follow‐up period.