Abstract

SPRADLIN, Joseph E.; SAUNDERS, Kathy J.; WILLIAMS, Dean C.  and  REA, Jerry A.. Um analista do comportamento olha para tratamentos tradicionais de pedófilos e estupradores. Temas psicol. [online]. 2003, vol.11, n.1, pp.76-83. ISSN 1413-389X.

The paper discusses treatment of the behavior of rapists and pedophiles from a behavior analytic view point. We look at the treatment programs from the standpoint of the relation between the treatment environment and the conditions in which sexual offenses occur. Hence, we consider the relationship between the response treated in therapy and the response occurring in the non-treatment environment, the stimuli present in the treatment environment and the stimuli present in the non-treatment environment, and the relationship of the consequences applied during therapy and those that might occur in the non-treatment environment. Moreover, we speculate about the role that verbal behavior may have in changing behavior and the conditions that must be present for changes in verbal behavior to result in changes in sexually offensive behavior. Among the treatments considered are: traditional talk therapy, covert sensitization, direct treatment of precursor behavior in non-clinical environments, and relapse prevention.

Keywords : Pedophily; Rape; Clinical treatment; Behavior analytic approach.

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