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Weaver, Jerome F. | 1 |
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Ardoff, David G.; Weaver, Jerome F. – 1975
Evaluated was a pilot study on the use of behavior modification with 116 delinquent boys (8- to 15-years-old) committed to a residential treatment center. Upon assignment to classes, each S was placed on an individual contract which, when completed, was worth points redeemable for such things as candy and potato chips. Ss were administered the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitudes, Behavior Change, Delinquency