EFEKTIFITAS DIFFERENTIATED REINFORCEMENT OF INCOMPATIBLE BEHAVIOR (DRI) DALAM MENURUNKAN PERILAKU AGRESI VERBAL PADA REMAJA DENGAN MODERATE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Abstract

Intellectutal disability (ID) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by limitations in intelligence functions and adaptive functions (conceptual, social, and practical). One of the effects of these limitations is problem with emotional regulation capability, especially in adolescence. As a result, children are more susceptible to behavioral problems, such as verbal aggression. A common intervention to overcome this problem is ABA intervention, one of which is the method is differentiated reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI). This study aims to determine the effectiveness of differentiated reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) to reduce verbal aggression behavior in adolescent with moderate intellectual disability. The study was conducted with single-case A-B design. Research also involves operant extinction and reinforcement techniques in intervention. The results showed a decrease in verbal aggression behavior in adolescents with moderate intellectual disability after undergoing behavioral intervention with the DRI method. Participant also showed better emotional regulation strategy.