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Yeager, David Scott; Trzesniewski, Kali H.; Dweck, Carol S. – Child Development, 2013
Adolescents are often resistant to interventions that reduce aggression in children. At the same time, they are developing stronger beliefs in the fixed nature of personal characteristics, particularly aggression. The present intervention addressed these beliefs. A randomized field experiment with a diverse sample of Grades 9 and 10 students (ages…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Intervention, Personality Theories
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Critelli, Joseph W.; Crawford, Ronald F., Jr. – Criminal Justice and Behavior, 1980
The effectiveness of various court-ordered punishment dispositions is evaluated. Subjects receiving "no punishment" had a lower probability of future crime than those receiving fines. Repeaters and nonrepeaters did not differ on type of crime, seriousness of crime, or on amount of fine paid at first offense. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Crime, Longitudinal Studies
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McBride, Martha C. – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1990
Discusses different views of autonomy and suggests cognitive behavioral approaches to help women raise their self-esteem and overcome dependency. Suggests methods for strengthening female autonomy without giving up caring and compassion attributes. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling Techniques, Dependency (Personality)
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Tryon, Georgiana Shick; And Others – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1988
Discusses problems and methodology of diagnosis and counseling of college students with borderline personality disorder. Recommends that providing these students with structure through consistent limit setting can produce positive changes in their behavior. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Clinical Diagnosis, College Students, Counseling Techniques