Surgery – Truss – Perineal
Patent
1985-02-27
1987-02-03
Cohen, Lee S.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
A61B 500
Patent
active
046402675
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for conducting an operant conditioning paradigm designed to maintain the absence of vocal behavior, by a subject infant, which is equal to or above a predetermined audible level, thereby decreasing the probability of abusive behavior directed toward the subject infant by a parent or care provider. A specific schedule of reinforcement is utilized to maximize the effects of positive reinforcement, with the operation of the appropriate mode of the schedule of reinforcement being a function of the continuously monitored vocal behavior of the subject infant. A maintenance mode of said schedule of reinforcement includes the intermittent presentation of positive reinforcers, with the operation of said mode continuing indefinitely and independent of subject infant behavior until and unless the predetermined audible level is exceeded. A reacquisition mode of said schedule of reinforcement includes the contingent presentation of positive reinforcers, with the presentation of said positive reinforcers being contingent upon the cessation of vocal behavior which exceeds the predetermined audible level. A novel stimulus presentation mode is utilized to elicit a pause in vocal behavior which has exceeded the predetermined audible level for a predetermined period of time. An apparatus functioning per the present method may be enclosed in a unitary package adapted for attachment to a crib, playpen, or other appropriate child care device.
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Cohen Lee S.
Jaworski Francis J.
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