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Jamison, Wesley – 1980
The richness of the information available in cross-classification tables, compared to the information conveyed in the typical correlation coefficient, is emphasized in this paper. The kinds of information to be found in cross-classification tables are described, and several examples of the use of cross-classification patterns in research are…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classification, Correlation, Development
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Wakefield, Jerome C. – Psychological Review, 1991
The definition of mental disorder in the third edition of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM-III-R) explains that a disorder is harmful and represents a dysfunction, but it fails to capture the idea of dysfunction. Ideas for increasing the conceptual validity of the definition are presented. (SLD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Criticism
Rivers, Thomas M. – 1981
This paper lists and describes inventionist themes that writers and writing teachers can use during rhetorical invention. It defines invention as the process whereby writers discover ideas to write about, and the inventionist as one who focuses on this discovery process, whether that focus be pedagogical or theoretical. The items included and…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classification, Higher Education, Individual Characteristics
Spitzberg, Brian H.; Lane, Shelley D. – 1983
Defining interpersonal orientations as the characteristic and consistent ways in which individuals interact with others, this paper examines various conceptualizations and theories regarding such orientations in order to discover how they affect interpersonal communication. In particular, the paper (1) reviews work concerning psychological types;…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classification, Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer)
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Schneider, Mary L.; And Others – Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 1987
Computer-assisted direct behavioral observation is proposed to aid sensory integration therapy. This allows the occupational therapist to quantify data, devise and answer research questions, and assess progress. Advice is given on establishing a behavior taxonomy. Computer-assisted direct behavioral observation is examined and found valuable for…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Classification, Computer Software
Kuther, Tara L. – 1994
This paper reviews the literature on positive and negative aspects of diagnostic classification of children, or labeling. It reviews the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, which mandated that special education must be available to all children with disabilities. Definitional issues in diagnostic labeling of students with learning…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classification, Definitions, Educational Diagnosis