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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 320 - RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS
SUBCHAPTER A - RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
SECTION/RULE ยง320.5 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.(1) Aversive conditioning--A highly restrictive behavior intervention designed to eliminate undesirable behavior patterns through learned associations with unpleasant stimuli or tasks.(2) Behavior interventions--Interventions to increase socially adaptive behavior and to modify maladaptive or problem behaviors and replace them with behaviors and skills that are adaptive and socially productive. Also referred to as "behavior management," "behavior training," "behavior therapy," and related terms.(3) Community center--A community mental health and mental retardation center established under the Texas Health and Safety Code,