THE USE OF AN ENHANCED SIMPLIFIED HABIT-REVERSAL PROCEDURE TO REDUCE DISRUPTIVE OUTBURSTS DURING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

An enhanced simplified habit-reversal procedure was used with a 14-yea r-old boy who presented with a long history of disruptive, angry outbu rsts during tennis marches. Initial treatment involved simplified habi t-reversal procedures delivered in a multiple baseline design across s ettings. Modest results led to additional supporting contingencies, in cluding response cost. Results showed elimination of disruptive outbur sts during both nontournament and tournament matches and highlight the importance of adding additional supporting contingencies to simplifie d habit reversal for some self-control problems.