Abstract

VITE SIERRA, Ariel  and  LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ, Florente. The Function on Non Specific Reinforcement of Behavior On Physical Abuse of Children. Rev. mex. anál. conducta [online]. 2012, vol.38, n.2, pp.151-164. ISSN 0185-4534.

The aim of this study was to evaluate an intervention strategy based on non-specific reinforcement of behavior in mother-child dyads with a history of physical abuse. Ten such dyads participated. Using a single-case experimental design, behavioral teaching procedures such as instructions, modeling, and visual feedback were applied. The results were analyzed in terms of the effectiveness of non-specific reinforcement of behavior within the context of moment-to-moment social exchanges between mothers and their children.

Keywords : child abuse; social interactional; behavioral momentum.