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Behavior Modification for Obesity: The Evaluation of Exercise, Contingency Management, and Program Adherence.
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And Others; Stalonas, Peter M., Jr. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1978
Investigated behavioral programs for obesity. Exercise and self-managed contingency components were compared using obese subjects who were evaluated after treatment and follow-up. Significant weight loss was observed at termination. The influence of exercise at follow-up was noticeable. Subjects engaged in behaviors, yet behaviors were not related…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Change, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Objectives
The Effect of Individual Goal-Setting Conferences on Academic Achievement and Modification of Locus of Control Orientation.
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Gaa, John P. – Psychology in the Schools, 1979
Investigated effects of individual goal-setting conferences on classroom achievement and locus of control orientation. Analyses of the data showed a significant treatment effect for achievement across treatment groups with the goal-setting group having significantly higher achievement than the conference and control groups. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavioral Objectives, Counseling, Goal Orientation
Behavior Self-Control and the Contract Problem.
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Worthington, Everett L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1979
Describes study to determine the success of university students' behavioral self-control projects. Results indicate that the teaching of self-control principles is easily integrated into personal adjustment classes and can have lasting effects on students' coping skills. (KC)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Change, Behavioral Objectives, Behavioral Science Research