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Harry : behavioral treatment of self-abuse / Produced by Richard M. Foxx.

By: Material type: FilmFilmPublication details: Champaign, Ill. : Research Press, 1980.Description: 40:44 minutes ; Streaming videoSubject(s): Online resources: Summary: "Harry is one of the most unforgettable documentaries ever produced. The DVD shows classic examples of fading, extinction, time-out, and other basic procedures of behavioral treatment. Actual treatment sessions, conducted by Dr. Richard M. Foxx, were filmed through a one-way mirror. At the time of this treatment, Harry was 24 years old and had spent most of his life in institutions wearing various types of physical restraints. Although only mildly disabled, the severity of his self-abuse had defeated all attempts to educate him. Viewers will see the subtle changes in Harry’s behavior during baseline sessions, time-out, and treatment. Dr. Foxx’s narration enhances the documentary footage as he explains how the treatment techniques were developed, evaluated, and continually modified as treatment progressed. 38 minutes (includes discussion guide)."
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Streaming video Streaming video Online resource 14:02.a FOXX.a 1980 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available
Streaming video Streaming video Online resource 14:02.a FOXX.a 1980 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available

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"Harry is one of the most unforgettable documentaries ever produced. The DVD shows classic examples of fading, extinction, time-out, and other basic procedures of behavioral treatment.

Actual treatment sessions, conducted by Dr. Richard M. Foxx, were filmed through a one-way mirror. At the time of this treatment, Harry was 24 years old and had spent most of his life in institutions wearing various types of physical restraints. Although only mildly disabled, the severity of his self-abuse had defeated all attempts to educate him.

Viewers will see the subtle changes in Harry’s behavior during baseline sessions, time-out, and treatment. Dr. Foxx’s narration enhances the documentary footage as he explains how the treatment techniques were developed, evaluated, and continually modified as treatment progressed. 38 minutes (includes discussion guide)."