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Peer reviewedBrigham, Steven L.; And Others – Journal of Psychology, 1981
Three case studies demonstrated excessive alcohol drinking in adolescents could be reduced by self-monitoring and extrinsic reinforcement procedures. Behavioral interventions resulted in complete abstinence for a male with 10 years of excessive alcohol abuse. However, alcohol abuse increased markedly for two females once intervention procedures…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcoholism, Case Studies, Contingency Management
Peer reviewedTrostle, Susan L. – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1988
Findings indicated that children who received group play sessions outperformed those in the control group on the self-control and free play rating scales. Boys in the experimental treatment outperformed girls in the experimental treatment and all children in the control group on the sociometric measure. (RH)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Early Childhood Education, Ethnic Groups, Intervention
