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Peer reviewedStanton, H. E. – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1982
Definite increases toward internal control were shown in an experimental group which experienced relaxation, suggestion, and imagery (RSI) procedures and a control group which discussed ways of modifying locus of control in a study of Rotter's concept. The experimental group's posttreatment scores on Rotter's internal-external scale were…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Locus of Control, Psychoeducational Methods, Relaxation Training
Garman, Steven Lee – 1985
Mental imagery, an internal representational process that enables an individual to experience an event in imagination, has been used effectively in treating psychological conditions, changing behavioral patterns, and altering physiological processes. Research on the psychological effects of imagery has focused on the influences imagery has on…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cancer, Change Strategies, Depression (Psychology)
Peer reviewedHurley, John D. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1980
College students were randomly assigned to one of four groups: hypnotic treatment, biofeedback treatment, trophotropic treatment, and control. Results indicated hypnosis was more effective in lowering anxiety levels. With regard to increasing ego strength, both the hypnotic and biofeedback training groups proved to be significant. Presented at the…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Modification, College Students, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedAltmaier, Elizabeth Mitchell; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1979
Results indicated that effectiveness of attribution therapy depended on the timing of the intervention and the locus of control orientation of the participant. Internals evidenced greater self-acceptance when intervention occurred prior to negative evaluation. Externals' ratings of self-evaluation were not influenced. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Adults, Attribution Theory, Behavior Modification, Counseling Effectiveness
Stehno, Joseph – Bradford Papers Annual, 1986
Reviews principles of rational behavior therapy. Presents model for changing the way one feels by changing the way one thinks for use by experiential educators during rockcraft, caving, or high ropes course briefings/debriefings to teach students to think rationally, feel more positive about themselves, and take responsibility for their lives.…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Behavior Modification, Experiential Learning, Humanistic Education
Albuquerque Public Schools, NM. – 1986
The Youth Leadership Program (YLP) has been in operation in schools throughout Albuquerque and the State of New Mexico for four years. Students selected for the program represented two groups: high risk, or negative, leaders; and positive leaders. The program established situations in which pupils from both groups could work together in individual…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Dropout Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
Sisco, Sharon S. – 1992
Extending over a 14-week period, this study examined the effects of a program designed to enhance the self-esteem of at-risk students by developing an internal locus of control in the students. The program consisted of six major components: (1) a specified vocabulary and format; (2) goal identification and description by students; (3) student…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification
