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Delprato, Dennis J. – Environment and Behavior, 1977
Self prompting techniques were used to influence people to turn off lights in bathrooms. After consumers were given a method for self monitoring their behavior there was a significant drop in the number of times lights were left on in unoccupied bathrooms. (AJ)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavioral Science Research, College Students, Conservation Education
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Skinner, B. F. – American Psychologist, 1975
An analysis of some of the diversions (preoccupations with topics such as feelings, internal thought processes, inner life, the individual as a creative agent) which have delayed better understanding of human behavior and the formation of a science based on the relationship of the behavior of the organism to the environment. (EH)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Behavioral Sciences
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Cancro, Robert – Journal of Environmental Health, 1972
Fourteen leading behavioral scientists explore the relationship between environment and health with a focus on the following question: As we look at health care as people receive it in their communities and the realities of America today, what can we do to improve it?'' Philosophical, scientific issues discussed in round table fashion. (LK)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavioral Science Research, Environment, Health
Mai-Dalton, Renate – 1975
Using Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness, which postulates that the behavior of a leader depends on the interaction between leadership style and the degree to which the environment gives the leader control and influence, a study investigated the effects of training and changes in position power on the behavior of three types…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administration, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns