Self-control of chronic fingernail biting

Alan M. Hoffman; Marygrace Macri

doi:10.1016/0005-7916(74)90085-8

Self-control of chronic fingernail biting

Alan M. Hoffman
, Marygrace Macri

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Abstract

Volunteer chronic fingernail biters participated in a behavioral self-control program that employed self-monitoring, self-punishment, and self-reward techniques. Gains in nail length and improved cosmetic appearance persisted through a follow-up evaluation. Although the comprehensive self-control program appears to be highly effective, the relative efficacy of individual treatment components was not clearly established.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	307-309
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
Volume	5
Issue number	3-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7916(74)90085-8
State	Published - Dec 1974
Externally published	Yes

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Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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