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Miragaya-Casillas, Cristina; Aguayo-Estremera, Raimundo; Ruiz-Villaverde, Alberto – Theory and Research in Education, 2023
Considerable academic debate exists as to whether students with a background in economics exhibit distinct behavioural patterns that set them apart from students in other academic disciplines. Primarily, the debate concerns whether students who fit the stereotype of the economist choose to study economics (the self-selection hypothesis) or whether…
Descriptors: College Students, Economics Education, Beliefs, Ideology
Schnell, Rainer; Thomas, Kathrin – Sociological Methods & Research, 2023
This article provides a meta-analysis of studies using the crosswise model (CM) in estimating the prevalence of sensitive characteristics in different samples and populations. On a data set of 141 items published in 33 either articles or books, we compare the difference ([delta]) between estimates based on the CM and a direct question (DQ). The…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Models, Comparative Analysis, Publications
Sameer Mehta; Rahul R. Marathe; Balaraman Ravindran; Rofia Ramesh – Journal of Beliefs & Values, 2025
The systematic literature review is based on a critical need in the area of values, where there are many uncertainties around universal definitions and drivers of values and traits. The study evaluated definitions, categories, drivers and the interdependence between values and personality traits and behaviours. Over 5,873 studies over a 70-year…
Descriptors: Moral Values, Social Values, Attitude Change, Personality Traits
Heiner, Donna – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1980
The extent and nature of remediation are said to depend on careful observation of children in the environment. Remedial techniques appropriate for older children must be adapted to meet the individual situation of each preschool visually handicapped child. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Intervention, Preschool Education
Room, Robin, Ed.; Collins, Gary, Ed. – 1983
These conference proceedings consider the major lines of evidence on the nature and locus of the alcohol-disinhibition link. The first day's papers, commentaries and discussions are centered on physiological and behavioral links; social-psychological research; historical ideas on alcohol, crime, and accidents; and anthropological perspectives on…
Descriptors: Aggression, Alcoholism, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Change
Woods, Thomas S. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1978
The author reviews recent literature dealing with teaching autistic children acceptable behaviors. Using E. Ornitz and E. Ritvo's description of autism, teaching procedures to overcome weaknesses in perceptual difficulties, bizarre movement, and problems in relating are discussed. (CL)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns
Swenson, Carl R.; Simpson, Richard L. – 1978
A study of the effects and side effects of overcorrection procedures for self stimulatory behaviors of emotionally disturbed children by parents of four severely emotionally disturbed boys (ages 5 to 11 years) is presented. The literature is reviewed in areas such as the use of parents as treatment resources and the use of overcorrection and its…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Change Agents, Emotional Disturbances
Yarber, William L.; Anno, Tim – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1981
A human sexuality course was offered to students at the university level. It was hypothesized that the course would result in decreased levels of sex guilt and would increase permissiveness toward premarital sexual intimacy. Findings suggest a decreased level of sex guilt for males and an increase in females' attitudes of permissiveness. (JN)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, College Students
Schaal, David W.; Hackenberg, Timothy – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1994
A review of the use of psychotropic medications for people with developmental disabilities is presented. Results suggest that prescribing drugs based on topographical features of the problem behavior, without considering the function the behavior serves for the individual, contributes to variability in clinical response. Functional analysis of a…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems

Bigler, Erin D. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
This review explores the cellular pathology associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its relation to neurobehavioral outcomes, the relationship of brain imaging findings to underlying pathology, brain imaging techniques, various image analysis procedures and how they relate to neuropsychological testing, and the importance of brain imaging…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Cytology

Gonzalez, Gerardo M. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1982
Presents research which indicates that alcohol education efforts based on a "knowledge-attitude-behavior" model can be effective in reducing alcohol problems. Summarizes essential requirements of effective alcohol education. (RC)
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns

Dunn, Rita; And Others – Reading Teacher, 1985
Cites research showing individual reactions to bright and dim light in the classroom. Shows individual susceptibility to extreme negativism in inappropriate lighting conditions and suggests that students' predispositions for illumination be identified. Notes that restless, fidgety youngsters should be placed into softly lit sections, with the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns

Maguire, Rebecca; Priest, Simon – Journal of Experiential Education, 1994
Describes how adventure therapy can be adapted to help individuals suffering from bulimia develop effective coping mechanisms, increase self-esteem, and gain appreciation for their bodies. Goal is for participants to recognize compulsive behavior in relation to their attitudes and to understand underlying processes that lead to those behaviors and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns

Lawrence, Robert S. – Journal of Medical Education, 1979
Current data on the role of physician knowledge, attitudes, and behavior in cost containment are reviewed; several intervention strategies and their results are presented; and recommendations are proposed for increasing the sensitivity of physicians to the financial implications of their clinical decisions. (Author/JMD)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Cost Effectiveness

Davis, Carol Ann – Preventing School Failure, 1995
A review of the literature and descriptive examples of peers implementing the "high probability request" (HPR) strategy for changing behavior in young children with behavior disorders are presented. HPR intervention involves delivering three to five high probability requests with positive reinforcement in rapid succession, followed by a…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns
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