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| Pace, Denise M. | 1 |
| Sheperd, George | 1 |
| Vaal, Joseph J. | 1 |
| Wagner, Rudolph F. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedVaal, Joseph J. – Psychology in the Schools, 1972
The article describes a simple technique whereby teachers can deal effectively with a type of behavior problem in a manner not requiring an inordinate amount of apparatus or treatment. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Elementary School Students, Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement
Peer reviewedWagner, Rudolph F.; Guyer, Barbara P. – Psychology in the Schools, 1971
Findings suggest that conditioning a student's attending behavior to a given task seems to affect general adjustment behavior positively and thus decreases disciplinary problems in school. However, it does not seem to have an influence on performance. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment, Discipline Problems
Peer reviewedMcDonald, James E.; Sheperd, George – Psychology in the Schools, 1976
This article discusses general aspects of our knowledge about autism, as well as behavioral and cognitive characteristics of autistic children. Attention is also directed toward treatment techniques, especially those of direct use for the educator. (Author)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances
Peer reviewedPace, Denise M.; Forman, Susan G. – Psychology in the Schools, 1982
Exposed students in four second-grade classes exhibiting disruptive behavior to response cost programs with varying initial reinforcement and fine levels. Results indicated all treatments were highly effective, as all groups underwent maximum behavioral change. Suggests degree of aversiveness of procedure did not appear to be strongly related to…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques
