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Activity and Task Performance of Hyperactive Children as a Function of Environmental Stimulation
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Zentall, Sydney S.; Zentall, Thomas R. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1976
Hyperactive children in a high-stimulation environment were significantly less active and performed an academically related task no worse than when placed in a low-stimulation environment. Understimulation rather than overstimulation apparently precipitates hyperactive behavior. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment, Disadvantaged Environment, Elementary Education