Реферат: Aggression Essay Research Paper Verbal aggression is

the

program.

Procedure

For the first two weeks of the program no intervention was applied. Given

that

the subject self-reported that verbal aggression was a problem it was

important to

determine if the frequency of the behavior merited intervention. Therefore,

the

subject documented the daily frequency of verbal aggression. The results of

the

baseline period revealed a high rate of verbal aggression. (see Appendix B)

Given

the results of the baseline data as well as the demanding, often stressful,

nature of

the subjects job, it was mutually agreed that reducing verbal aggression

would be

the focus of the program.

Verbal aggression was defined as cursing, yelling, and screaming at others.

The

agreed upon goals of the program was to decrease verbal aggression by 75% of

baseline for four consecutive weeks. Treatment would consist of identifying

and

avoiding the antecedent conditions to verbal aggression. Avoidance of the

antecedents is considered less restrictive, more proactive, and most

effective.

During the initial consultation it was determined that the antecedent

conditions

included, but was not limited to: work stress, time of day, verbal behavior