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Haley, Shirley C. – 1983
Alcoholism is a complex behavior pattern. Social learning theory, which is concerned with the analysis of why individuals behave in certain ways and the effects of reinforcement patterns in their behaviors, offers an alternative to traditional treatments of alcoholics. Among alcoholics, drinking is a control issue. Locus of control is viewed as a…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling Techniques
Northouse, Peter G. – 1987
Noting that loss of control is a major concern confronting patients experiencing an illness, this paper critically analyzes the research literature on control and clarifies the implications of this research for provider-patient communication. The paper first defines control, noting that the most frequently cited definition is the "locus of…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cognitive Restructuring, Coping, Emotional Response