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Peer reviewedEron, Leonard, D. – American Psychologist, 1987
Describes theoretical developments that have guided the interpretation of findings in a large-scale study of the development of aggression over 22 years. As the data have accumulated, they have been found to be relevant to operant formulations as well as to social learning theory and cognitive behaviorism. (Author/VM)
Descriptors: Behavior, Behaviorism, Data Collection, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedCarlson, John G.; Hill, Kenneth D. – Personnel Psychology, 1982
Studied the effect of gaming as an approach to reducing employee absenteeism. A longitudinal study in a small manufacturing plant, showed significant improvement in employee attitude and cooperation due to the opportunity for communication. Operant conditioning also resulted in somewhat lower absenteeism and tardiness. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Communication (Thought Transfer), Employee Attitudes, Employees
