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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

Managing Adolescent Behavior: A Multiyear, Multischool Study.

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Gottfredson, Denise C.; And Others – American Educational Research Journal, 1993

A 3-year study in 8 middle schools tested a program to improve adolescent conduct. The program attempted to improve clarity and enforcement of rules, classroom organization, school-home communication, and increase reinforcement of positive behavior. Where it was well-implemented, student conduct improved significantly. (SLD)

Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Attitude Change, Behavior Change

PROJECT TREAT: An Inter-Agency Approach to Serving Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children in a Public School Setting and Sequoyah Mental Health Center.

Garrett, Geraldine H.; And Others – 1979

Six papers exploring Project TREAT (an alternative for the treatment of emotionally disturbed children) are presented. The first "Project TREAT and the Memphis City Schools Mental Health Center" (J. Paavola). The paper outlines the services provided by the center and explores methods of classroom management used by the city schools along…

Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Agency Role, Behavior Patterns