Allen, K. D. (1998).
The use of an enhanced simplified habit reversal
procedure to reduce disruptive outbursts during athletic performance.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
31, 489-492.
An enhanced simplified habit-reversal procedure was used with a
14-year-old boy who presented with a long history of disruptive,
angry outbursts during tennis matches. Initial treatment involved
simplified habit-reversal procedures delivered in a multiple
baseline design across settings. Modest results led to additional
supporting contingencies, including response cost. Results showed
elimination of disruptive outbursts during both nontournament and
tournament matches and highlight the importance of adding
additional supporting contingencies to simplified habit reversal
for some self-control problems.
DESCRIPTORS: habit reversal, athletic performance, self-control