Journal of Forensic Psychology

Department of Advanced Graduate Studies, National University, San Diego, California, USA

Publications

• Research Article   
  A Multiple Regression Analysis on the Relationship among Students? Challenging Behaviors, Teacher Training, and the use of Aversive Behavioral Management Techniques
  Author(s): Gina Mastroianni and Mike Shriner*
  
  This study used a multiple regression analysis to determine if there was a significance between the existence and intensity of student maladaptive behaviors, number of hours of teacher trainings in proactive and preventative behavior management techniques, and the number of instances a student is exposed to aversive techniques. The general problem addressed by this study was the use of aversive behavioral management techniques when students displayed challenging behaviors in the special education classroom due to teachers’ reported feelings of being underprepared in classroom management. Aversive behavioral management techniques include restraints and seclusion practices and are to be used when a student is in imminent danger of painful themselves or people around them. This study was inspired by the work of B. F. Skinner who theorized eliminating condition response through posi.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2475-319X.23.8.282

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