Reisinger - Behavioural Treatment Flashcards
Method
Quasi
Participant used
a white female, aged 20yrs idk who had been inpatient for 6 years
The procedure;
Informed on; how to gain the tokens
Value of each token = traded to purchase better sleeping faculties, TVs and trips
Relieved a token when : observed smiling
Social reinforcement was given eg “well done”
A “fine” - removal of token = cried
Where did the staff record the tokens and what was she allowed to do
Kept a record in a “bank account”
Allowed to trade in for desired things or pay fines.
How long did the procedure last
20 weeks
Various other elements being introduced throughout
What were the measurements for the “smiling response”
A slight opening of the mouth and upward turning of the lips
What were the measurements for the “crying response”
Tears coming from eyes for 5-30min
Who were the responses recorded by and when and how long
Staff
3 X a day with each rating Being a 2 hour max duration
Arranged in conjunction with meal times
How far were the observers from the ps
10ft away
How was inter-rater reliability used
What co-efficient was found
More than 1 person recording responses
.95
Aim
To find out whether a behavioural the roast, token economy, could be used to treat an inpatient with a diagnosis of depression
Results : what was the ps baseline measures
Reported smiling 0 times a week and crying 30 times a week
Results: what was the final results in the final week
The ps recorded smiling 27 times and only crying 2 times
When was the follow up and what was found
14 months later
Ps had no recommendation for hospitalisation or further treatment
What was concluded
Behavioural therapies can be very effective in the treatment of depression
