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Peer reviewedClabby, John F.; Belz, Elaine Jacob – Small Group Behavior, 1985
Discusses the interactive nature of adult illiteracy and emotional maladjustment. Specific emphasis is placed on describing a series of psychological barriers to learning: ambivalence about success; fear of risk taking; overdependence on authority figures; tension; defensive dominance; and intrusive memories of poor learning experiences. A group…
Descriptors: Adults, Emotional Problems, Group Counseling, Illiteracy
