Aversive tickling: A simple conditioning technique

Greene, Robert J.; Hoats, David L.

doi:10.1016/s0005-7894(71)80074-6

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“…Parents tease children in ways that highlight violations of prohibitions against possessiveness, selfishness, sulking, and aggression (e.g., Dunn & Brown, 1994;Miller, 1986;Schieffelin, 1986). Physical forms of teasing, such as tickling associated with deviant behavior, have been used to extinguish selfdestructive behaviors in children, including those with developmental disabilities (Greene & Hoats, 1971).…”

Section: Norm Deviationsmentioning

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Just teasing: A conceptual analysis and empirical review.

Keltner

Capps²,

Kring³

et al. 2001

Psychological Bulletin

384

332

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Drawing on E. Goffman's concepts of face and strategic interaction, the authors define a tease as a playful provocation in which one person comments on something relevant to the target. This approach encompasses the diverse behaviors labeled teasing, clarifies previous ambiguities, differentiates teasing from related practices, and suggests how teasing can lead to hostile or affiliative outcomes. The authors then integrate studies of the content of teasing. Studies indicate that norm violations and conflict prompt teasing. With development, children tease in playful ways, particularly around the ages of 11 and 12 years, and understand and enjoy teasing more. Finally, consistent with hypotheses concerning contextual variation in face concerns, teasing is more frequent and hostile when initiated by high-status and familiar others and men, although gender differences are smaller than assumed. The authors conclude by discussing how teasing varies according to individual differences and culture.

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Section: Norm Deviationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Just teasing: A conceptual analysis and empirical review.

Keltner

Capps²,

Kring³

et al. 2001

Psychological Bulletin

384

332

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“…Other forms of physical punishment include shaking (Risley, 1968;Stark et al, 1969) and aversive tickling (Greene & Hoats, 1971). The latter decreased but did not eliminate SIB.…”

Section: Other Techniquesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Behavioral suppression of seriously disruptive behavior in psychotic and retarded patients: A review of punishment and its alternatives.

Harris

Ersner-Hershfield²

1978

Psychological Bulletin

100

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The use of punishment procedures to suppress seriously disruptive behavior has generated considerable controversy. Differential reinforcement of behaviors incompatible with disruptive behavior is attractive to many because it does not involve aversive procedures. Unfortunately, differential reinforcement has shown mixed results and may be effective only when combined with other procedures. Contingent removal of reinforcement (time-out) has been found moderately effective for dealing with self-stimulation and aggression but is of more limited value in treating severe self-injury. Overcorrection also has a beneficial effect on a variety of serious management problems. Electric shock, the most controversial procedure reviewed here, has been the focus of considerable debate but may have value under certain conditions. Research on generalization, maintenance, and side effects attached to these various procedures is reviewed, and ethical issues are examined.

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“…Tickling has found applications in laughter stress relief studies ( Akimbekov and Razzaque, 2021 ), extending to animal models ( Burgdorf and Panksepp, 2001 ; LaFollette et al, 2017 ). Tickling has also been explored as a non-threatening intervention in certain forms of therapy ( Greene and Hoats, 1971 ), prompting the development of wearable tickling instruments ( Elvitigala et al, 2022 ).…”

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Tickle fetishism: pleasure beyond playfulness

Dagher,

Ishiyama

2024

Front. Psychol.

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Tickling is commonly perceived as juvenile play associated with laughter. However, its potential connection to adult sexual behavior has largely remained unexplored. Our online survey, primarily distributed among individuals interested in tickle fetishism, explored tickling and its association with sexual behavior. Ticklishness types, tools, preferred body parts, and partner preferences, were examined. Results revealed diverse patterns of ticklishness changes over time and distinct body-part preferences for different types of tickling. Childhood experiences and exposure to tickling content in television were found to shape individuals’ affinity for tickle fetishism. A quarter of respondents reported experiencing orgasms exclusively from tickling, while around 88% expressed sexual satisfaction through tickling alone, indicating its sufficiency as a sexual stimulus among fetishists. Tickling desire decreased after orgasm, indicating an association between tickling and sexual activity. Moreover, ticklishness degree predicted preferences for being tickled rather than tickling others. Exploratory factor analysis identified three factors underlying tickling and sexual experiences: enjoyment and frequency of tickling during sexual activity; preference for intense sexual experiences; age of becoming sexually active. In conclusion, this study provides unique insights into tickling and its connections to sexual context, enhancing our understanding of diverse human sexual behavior and tickle fetishism as a distinct preference.

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Aversive tickling: A simple conditioning technique

Cited by 26 publications

References 7 publications

Just teasing: A conceptual analysis and empirical review.

Just teasing: A conceptual analysis and empirical review.

Behavioral suppression of seriously disruptive behavior in psychotic and retarded patients: A review of punishment and its alternatives.

Tickle fetishism: pleasure beyond playfulness

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