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. 1975;3(1):49-52.
doi: 10.1007/BF00916030.

Modification of an impulsive cognitive tempo in emotionally disturbed boys

A J Finch Jr, M D Wilkinson, W M Nelson 3rd, L E Montgomery

Modification of an impulsive cognitive tempo in emotionally disturbed boys

A J Finch Jr et al. J Abnorm Child Psychol. 1975.

Abstract

In order to determine the relative effectiveness of verbal self-instructions and training to delay before responding in modifying an impulsive cognitive style, 15 impulsive emotionally disturbed boys were assigned to one of three groups. The cognitive-training group was given practice in verbal self-instructions, the delay-training group received practice in delaying before responding, and the control group received no training. Posttreatment scores on the Matching Familiar Figures Test showed a significant increase in latencies for both the cognitive and delay-training groups. However, only the cognitive-training group, which had received practice in verbal self-instructions, made fewer errors following training. Implications for future research and potential treatment strategies for verbal self-instructions are discussed.

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