Abstract
The effectiveness and generality of a parent- and social-skills training program for three mildly retarded mothers identified as child maltreaters were investigated. The program was conducted by one trainer in a community-based facility and included the following components: (a) individualized performance standards, (b) response-specific feedback, (c) self-monitoring, and (d) group rewards. A multiple-baseline design across parenting- and social-skill areas was used to evaluate the training. The findings revealed that the game contingencies effectively increased the mothers' ability to identify the most effective action to take in common problematic parenting and social situations. Generalization and recidivism data supported the efficacy of treatment gains.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 135-140 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | American Journal of Mental Deficiency |
Volume | 91 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - 1986 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Psychiatry and Mental health