Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ329195
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Publication Date: 1985
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Psychological Barriers to Learning: Approach Using Group Treatment.
Clabby, John F.; Belz, Elaine Jacob
Small Group Behavior, v16 n4 p525-33 Nov 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 counseling approach is presented. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Adults, Emotional Problems, Group Counseling, Illiteracy, Learning Problems, Psychological Patterns
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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