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Chodkiewicz, Alicia R.; Boyle, Christopher – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2014
This paper looks at current research into how thinking influences learning. How people explain to themselves "why" they fail and succeed inevitably impacts on how well they learn new skills. Researchers have been developing attribution retraining programmes targeted at improving student academic achievement and learning experience…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Attribution Theory, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification
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Judson, Eugene – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2014
This study reports on how an American Education System course, traditionally taught with broad objectives, was contextualized for science teachers. Using pre-assessment data, specific policy issues were targeted with the objective of increasing teachers' feelings of influence over issues. The approach used was adapted from exposure therapy, a…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Behavior Modification, Teacher Education Programs, Science Teachers
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Fritson, Krista K. – InSight: A Journal of Scholarly Teaching, 2008
While considerable research has examined the academic and cognitive value of journaling, little has examined the psychological impact of journaling on the personal development of college students. Research on cognitive-behavioral therapy indicates that journaling can have a positive impact on individuals' self-growth and intrapersonal…
Descriptors: Assignments, Locus of Control, Self Efficacy, Academic Achievement
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Manning, Brenda H. – American Educational Research Journal, 1988
D. Meichenbaum's cognitive behavior modification theory was applied in a study of 30 first graders and 25 third graders who exhibited mild classroom problem behaviors. Results of the controlled study indicate that the self-instructional training method derived from the theory is a viable classroom management option for regular education. (TJH)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Restructuring
Albuquerque Public Schools, NM. – 1986
The Youth Leadership Program (YLP) has been in operation in schools throughout Albuquerque and the State of New Mexico for four years. Students selected for the program represented two groups: high risk, or negative, leaders; and positive leaders. The program established situations in which pupils from both groups could work together in individual…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Dropout Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
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Byrd-Bredbenner, C.; Wheatley, V.; Schaffner, D.; Bruhn, C.; Blalock, L.; Maurer, J. – Journal of Food Science Education, 2007
Food mishandling is thought to be more acute among young adults; yet little is known about why they may engage in risky food handling behaviors. The purpose of this study was to create valid, reliable instruments for assessing key food safety psychosocial measures. Development of the measures began by examining published studies and behavior…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Self Efficacy, Safety, Food Standards