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Phillips, Robert H. – 1975
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of behavior modification on enhancing the self-esteem of low-income Black and Puerto Rican elementary school children. Social reinforcement in the form of teacher praise was given to students who made any legitimate positive statements about themselves. The reinforcement was designed to…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Black Students, Doctoral Dissertations, Elementary School Students
Kahn, Gloria Batkin – 1975
This study attempted to assess the effect of behavior modification techniques on community college open enrollment students with severe educational deficits. Of 30 suburban New York members of a reading class, half were exposed to direct teaching, instructor praise, peer partners, self and peer ratings, role playing, Premack contracts,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Community Colleges, Doctoral Dissertations
