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Moore, Roy L.; Moschis, George P. – Newspaper Research Journal, 1981
The results from a study of adolescents' newspaper reading habits and consumer attitudes and behaviors indicate that newspapers play an important role in the acquisition of consumer behaviors during adolescence. (RL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Behavior Development, Newspapers, Secondary Education
Harper, Glen – 1988
This paper opened a workshop session designed to demonstrate a group training process using the collegial modeling process. This process was developed within the faculty of a small high school serving a correctional facility. The program described was developed to allow teachers the option to model specific behaviors to both their colleagues and…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Collegiality, Responses, Role Models
Becker, James M.; Anderson, Lee F. – Amer Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Curriculum, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives
Caffee, Claude Earl – 1975
This research was designed to investigate the therapeutic value of bibliotherapy in effecting changes in the growth process (self-concept and self-actualization) of the individual in group counseling. Forty-two secondary school students enrolled in a high school in Texas participated in the study on a volunteer basis. The subjects were assigned to…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Bibliotherapy, Doctoral Dissertations, Emotional Adjustment

McNamara, A.; And Others – Educational Psychology, 1987
Reports on a study in which English secondary remedial students were observed and rated in their individual levels of on-task behavior. Results indicate that group-oriented classroom management procedures may achieve their apparent success merely by raising the on-task behavior of nontroublesome pupils. (Author/BSR)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques

Bershad, Carol; DiMella, Nancy – PTA Today, 1984
Individuals can change negative, self-defeating behaviors through positive self-talk. Steps towards improving self-talk and developing a supportive environment include tuning in and evaluating thoughts, revising negative thoughts, and practicing positive thoughts. (DF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Problems

Hipple, Ted; Comer, Melissa; Boren, Dodie – Professional School Counseling, 1997
Lists 20 problems adolescents may encounter, with a description of one young adult novel in which that problem is a central feature. Some of the problems addressed include abuse, AIDS, alcohol, alienation, crime, death, disabilities, divorce, drugs, ethics, homosexuality, peer pressure, pregnancy, prejudice, rape, religious pressure, school, sex,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Behavior Development
Molding the Minds of the Young: The History of Bibliotherapy as Applied to Children and Adolescents.

Myracle, Lauren – ALAN Review, 1995
Examines the concept and practice of bibliotherapy. Considers how young adult fiction can be used as the subject of study in classrooms devoted to bibliotherapy ends. (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Behavior Development, Bibliotherapy

Vacc, Nicholas A. – Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1982
Content changes to avoid sexist language were developed and the assessment instrument to measure the impact of cognitive complexity on behavior was administered with the original test in varied orders on succeeding days. The forms were found comparable and effective for use in further research. (CM)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Language Usage
Myers, Eddie E. – 1971
A drug education curriculum for senior high school students utilizing a behavioral approach is offered in this two volume set composed of a Teachers' Manual and Student Rap Sheets. The teachers' manual provides introductory material about the assumptions and rationale upon which the program is based, an understanding of student behavior involved…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavioral Objectives, Curriculum Development, Drug Education

Bell, Robert; Pavis, Stephen; Amos, Amanda; Cunningham-Burley, Sarah – Journal of Adolescence, 1999
Reports the third wave of a longitudinal study that followed 106 15-year-olds from their last compulsory year at school for 22 months. Study shows that this is a period of considerable flux in smoking behavior. Highlights the role of friendship groups and social contexts and suggests that smoking prevention programs should be developed to meet the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Development, Foreign Countries, Health Education
Schumacher, Dorin – 1979
The set of behaviors and procedures used in working with school counselors participating in the Upward Bound and Talent Search programs at the University of Maine at Orono is described. Areas of concern designed to facilitate the relationship between school counselors and program coordinators include the following: (1) basic program information,…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Counselor Role, Counselor Training, Disadvantaged
Biomedical Interdisciplinary Curriculum Project, Berkeley, CA. – 1976
This text concentrates on the analysis of influences acting on human behavior, particularly the influences that people have on each other. Lessons are designed to lead the student to identifying these influences. Some influences that would not be obvious are introduced by several of the later chapters. Lessons are presented using readings,…
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research
Starr, Philip – Rehabilitation Literature, 1978
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Cleft Palate

Beauvais, Fred; Oetting, E. R. – Journal of Drug Education, 1986
Reports the drug involvement of students in an alternative high school. Students include those transferred for behavior problems or dropouts returning to complete school. Drug use rates are exceptionally high, with significantly higher lifetime prevalence for nearly every drug. Current use of drugs is also very high. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Development, Behavior Problems, Dropouts