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The Effects of Extrinsic Reinforcement on Intrinsic Motivation.
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Blocker, Richard A.; Edwards, R. P. – Psychology in the Schools, 1982
Discusses the role of extrinsic reinforcement in intrinsic motivation in cognitive attribution theory. Concludes that cognitive attribution theory lacks parsimony, in that extant reinforcement analysis can account for undermining with equal facility. Suggests undermining is of little significance due to its elusive and transient impact on operant…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Style, Educational Strategies
Perceptions of Control over Social Outcomes and Student Behavior
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Bradley, Robert; Teeter, Thomas A. – Psychology in the Schools, 1977
Locus of control and classroom behavior data were gathered from 223 randomly selected junior/senior high school students. Results showed moderate positive correlation between internality and both considerate and task-oriented behavior. The strongest relationship observed was between perceptions about the teacher's control over negative outcomes…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Interaction Process Analysis
Transactional Analysis: Basic Tenets and Philosophy
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Kambly, Arnold – Psychology in the Schools, 1975
Within each of us there are three unique beings, or ego states: Parent, Adult, and Child. Dusay's "Egogram" is discussed. This is a new concept in evaluating personality structure. Three types of Transactions are reviewed: complementary, crossed, and ulterior. Various types of stroking are discussed, and a stroking profile is mentioned.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Counseling Theories, Identification (Psychology), Individual Characteristics
Behavioral Features of the Mentally Retarded Adolescent; Implications for Mainstream Educators.
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Schloss, Patrick J.; Sedlak, Robert A. – Psychology in the Schools, 1982
Presents current psychological and educational literature associated with the behavioral characteristics of the mentally retarded adolescent. Discusses empirical constructs including adaptive behavior, motivation, reinforcer effectiveness, locus of control, and social discrimination skills of the mentally retarded. Suggests practical strategies…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Classroom Techniques