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Dykeman, Bruce F. – Adolescence, 1979
This article describes attitudes and behaviors common to all alcoholics and some of the symptoms most frequently associated with the teenage alcoholic. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcoholism, Behavior Patterns, Emotional Problems
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Walker, Betty A. – Adolescence, 1978
This paper defines sociopathy and presents current findings on its causes and treatment. A milieu therapy program is described, including the preventive and active treatment methods used to keep the adolescent sociopath fully occupied in constructive activities and "sponsor" relationships to overcome antisocial behavior patterns. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Definitions
Hunt, Claire Y. – 1986
This document presents guidelines for school staff to use in responding to an adolescent suicide. It gives statistics on teenage suicides and suicide attempts and examines characteristics of high-risk adolescents. Behavior patterns associated with adolescent suicide are described, paying close attention to the patterns of depression, substance…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Crisis Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education
Nelsen, Jane – 1996
Understanding why children do not behave the way they used to, and why both controlling and overly-permissive discipline styles are ineffective, is the first step for parents and teachers who are facing child-discipline problems. This book describes a program of positive discipline principles aimed at assisting parents and teachers in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns