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Calley, Nancy G.; Hawley, Lisa D. – Michigan Journal of Counseling: Research, Theory, and Practice, 2010
An empirically-guided program designed to empower at-risk youth through increased knowledge of depression and prevention resources was developed and implemented. Ninety-three court-involved adolescents participated in the "Moods Matter" project, a four-part psycho-educational group experience rooted in the principles of Rational Emotive Behavior…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, At Risk Students, Juvenile Justice, Group Experience
Dufresne, Jerilyn – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2006
The performing arts can provide an avenue for creativity and healing to youth and adults in correctional settings. (Contains 1 endnote.)
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Behavior Modification, Theater Arts, Correctional Institutions

Hamm, Mark S. – Journal of Correctional Education, 1987
A pretest/posttest control group design was employed to assess the efficacy of a social learning procedure in developing socially adaptive attitudes and behaviors in a group of incarcerated male juvenile delinquents. The experimental manipulation consisted of a series of structured group exercises. (Author/CH)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Correctional Education, Delinquency, Group Experience
Rockland, Lawrence H. – Ment Hyg, 1969
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Clergy, Community Services, Counselors

Copeland, E. Thomas, Jr. – Small Group Behavior, 1984
Presents a cognitive-behavioral approach to group treatment of adolescents. Discusses diagnosis, treatment stages, characteristics of a cognitive-behavioral group, and the role of the therapist. Describes four advantages to this type of group therapy. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Change Strategies, Cognitive Restructuring

Russell, A.; Winkler, R. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1977
It is proposed that clinicians should develop research-based assertiveness training procedures for homosexuals that are designed to facilitate homosexual functioning. Subjects (N=27) were assigned to a behaviorally oriented assertive training group or a non-directive group run by a homosexual guidance service. Self-report measures indicated…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Modification, Group Experience, Homosexuality

Smith, Maureen A.; Misra, Anjali – LD Forum, 1994
This article discusses using a group contingency as a technique to increase appropriate behavior and decrease inappropriate behavior of students with learning disabilities who are either in regular classrooms or special classes. The advantages and disadvantages of three types of group contingencies (dependent group contingency, independent group…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management
Benson, Robert K. – 1998
The greatest focus in alcoholism treatment research today is matching client to treatment. Consistent with this research direction, this paper describes a survey completed by members of Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) regarding their assessment of AA as a treatment. It looks at the self-reported behaviors of AA members and compares these actions with…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Behavior Modification, Compliance (Psychology)
Brower, Robert; Brower, Mary – Camping Magazine, 1980
Five propositions related to the values of the group experience in camping are argued: (1) the group experience is the essence of camping; (2) groups influence behavior and enhance mental health; (3) camps serve a variety of purposes; (4) knowledge of group dynamics can influence camp outcomes; and (5) good camps benefit society. An elaboration on…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Camping, Group Dynamics, Group Experience

O'Brien, Charles R.; Johnson, Josephine L. – NASPA Journal, 1978
Model for helping students learn to be with other people and to develop healthy, full communication with a partner. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, College Students, Group Experience, Higher Education

McLaughlin, T. F. – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1981
Effects of individual and group contingencies on reading performance of special education students were examined in a counterbalanced multiple-baseline design with experimental manipulations introduced at random. Students evidenced more accuracy and preferred the group contingency phase. Ease of implementation of group contingencies within a…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Research, Elementary Education, Group Experience

Hollandsworth, James G., Jr.; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1977
A job interview skills workshop model was compared with the traditional lecture-discussion group approach. Results indicated the behavioral group made significant gains in percentage of eye contact. The discussion group was superior in ratings of ability and expression of feelings and personal opinions relevant to the interview. (Author)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Modification, College Students, Employment Interviews
Lew, Marvin; Mesch, Debra – 1984
Group contingencies is a technology for using peers to influence behavioral change through contingencies; the use of contingent interdependent group rewards for specific group behaviors has been of interest to behavioral researchers. To sort out the effects on quiz scores and peer social interaction (PSI) of group contingencies based on academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Contingency Management, Cooperation

Wolf, Montrose M. – Child Care Quarterly, 1976
Describes the philosophy and work of Achievement Place, a community-based, family-style, group-home treatment program for 6 to 8 delinquents of predelinquents aged 12 through 15, administered by teaching parents; and how the program tries to establish through feedback, modeling, instruction, and support important societal behavioral competencies.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Community Programs, Counselor Training

Downing, Charles J. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1977
Children can be taught to change their own inappropriate behavior and thereby make better use of their school time. This study indicates that such learning can be accomplished in small groups which should have efficiency appeal to counselors and administrators. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Elementary Education
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