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Reduction of epileptic seizures by reinforcement of bladder continence
Author(s) -
Connell Robert H.,
Ryback David,
Fehr Susan
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
british journal of psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.536
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 2044-8295
pISSN - 0007-1269
DOI - 10.1111/j.2044-8295.1979.tb02136.x
Subject(s) - token economy , reinforcement , psychology , security token , epilepsy , developmental psychology , neuroscience , social psychology , computer security , computer science
Epileptic seizures and resulting incontinence of urine were effectively reduced by reinforcement of incompatible behaviour with individual programming within a general token economy system. Two treatment phases, including token and social reinforcement, during an 11 week period resulted in significant seizure reduction. Therapeutic gains were maintained in a 6 month follow‐up.