Instructions and Reinforcement in the Modification of a Conversion Reaction
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13659596 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michel Hersen (University of Mississippi Medical Center, corresponding author), Eugenia L Gullick (University of Mississippi Medical Center), Paula M Matherne (Jackson Memorial Hospital), Terry L Harbert (Jackson Memorial Hospital) |
| Year | 1972 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 719-722 |
| Publication date | 1972-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.1972.31.3.719 |
| PMID | 4650023 |
| OpenAlex | W2015362068 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 5 |
The effects of two variables, instructions and social reinforcement, were examined sequentially in a case of a conversion reaction. Reinforcement in the form of praise resulted in an increase in S's ability to walk. When reinforcement was removed, other variables including instructions, expectancy, social reinforcement from other patients, and self-reinforcement may have contributed to unexpected improvements in walking. However, reinstitution of reinforcement led to the most dramatic increases in walking
Expectancy theory · Praise · Reinforcement · Behavioral and Psychological Studies · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Psychology · Psychology of Social Influence · Social Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,02 |
| Citation span | 1975 - 1975 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |