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Download full textFirma, Thereza Penna – 1967
Mexican-American school children are handicapped by poor academic performance and low self-esteem. This study hypothesized that reinforcement and reward techniques used to promote self-esteem should include activities relevant to both Mexican and American cultures. Specific predictions were that (1) the most effective treatment would be…
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Compensatory Education, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Influences
