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Behavior Modification
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Responding by Alcoholics During Aversive Conditioning

Implications for Treatment

Daniel M. Doleys

University of Alabama

Anthony R. Cimineero

University of Georgia

Edward S. Wallach

Miami, Florida

Robert S. Davidson

Miami VA Hospital, Florida

Three chronic alcoholics were exposed to an aversive conditioning procedure in a laboratory setting. Alcohol was obtained in small quantities by the subject emitting a plunger-pulling response on an operant console. Two electric-shocks were delivered in a punishment paradigm. Shock 1 occurred when the subject picked up the glass and Shock 2 was contingent upon the consummatory response. The intensity of Shock 2 was gradually increased until responding ceased. The results showed (1) alcohol was functioning as a positive reinforcer, (2) suppression of responding was achieved but at unusually high intensities, and (3) each subject demonstrated individualized rates and patterns of responding. The variables responsible for and the ethical and practical considerations involved in the use of high intensity electric-shock are discussed. The implications for the future use of punishment and operant procedures in the analysis and treatment of alcoholic behavior are enumerated.

Behavior Modification, Vol. 1, No. 2, 205-220 (1977)
DOI: 10.1177/014544557712004
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