Dr. Michael F. Dorsey PHD, BCBA
Psychologist | Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
33 Perry Avenue Attleboro MA, 02703About
Dr. Michael Dorsey is a psychologist practicing in Plymouth, MA. Dr. Dorsey specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Dorsey evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Dorsey because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Reliability analysis of the Motivation Assessment Scale: a failure to replicate.
- The case for licensure of applied behavior analysts.
- Reduction of eye gouging using a response interruption procedure.
- Assessment and training of clinical interviewing skills: analogue analysis and field replication.
- Protective equipment: continuous and contingent application in the treatment of self-injurious behavior.
- Evaluating and training interdisciplinary teams in writing IPP goals and objectives.
- Treatment of self-injurious behavior using a water mist: initial response suppression and generalization.
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