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Albas, Cheryl; Albas, Dan – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 1996
Reports a series of ethnographic studies of student behavior concerning examinations, conducted in a Canadian university since the mid-1980s. Describes techniques of data gathering and the link between methodology and theory. Examines implications for higher education, including dealing with students' exam-related stress, factors influencing…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Data Collection
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Gilbert, Pam – Oxford Review of Education, 1989
Challenges teachers' assumptions that language and literature are neutral fields of study and suggests alternative nonsexist approaches to education. Discusses how female children are disadvantaged in school by the hidden curriculum. Makes note of stereotyped expectations held by teachers rewarding females for passive behavior. (NL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Patterns, Educational Discrimination, Elementary Education
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Millstein, Susan G. – American Psychologist, 1989
Despite the traditional view of adolescence as a healthy period, there are increasing concerns about the health status of youth. Many adolescent health needs are unmet due to misconceptions and to the organization of health care services. Behavioral science can contribute research, interventions, and health policy to benefit adolescent health. (AF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Sciences
Bender, William N. – Learning Disabilities Research, 1989
Resource teachers' and regular teachers' ratings for 32 elementary-level learning-disabled (LD) students were compared to identify teachability characteristics and behaviors. Though the two groups of teachers did not note differences in problem behaviors of the same LD child in different settings, differences in cognitive/motivational and…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Processes
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Sandler, Irwin N.; And Others – Child Development, 1994
Examined stress and coping symptoms of 258 children whose parents were divorced. Found that, in the cross-sectional model, avoidance coping partially mediated the relations between negative events and symptoms; while active coping moderated between negative events and conduct problems. In the longitudinal model, significant negative paths were…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Patterns, Child Behavior, Children
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Bowen, Isla; Gerry, Margaret – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1995
An 8-year follow-up study in New South Wales, Australia, examined changes in adaptive and maladaptive behavior following relocation of 10 individuals with severe or profound intellectual disabilities from a large residential setting to smaller community-based facilities. The study found no discernible changes in adaptive behavior and substantial…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns
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Wieder, Serena – Infants and Young Children, 1996
An approach to the diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorders is presented that considers the difficulties in relationships and communication secondary to sensory and motor processing deficits. These difficulties are conceptualized as Multisystem Developmental Disorder (MSDD), and case vignettes illustrate typical patterns of MSDD and…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Processes
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Reynolds, Arthur J.; Gill, Sukhdeep – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1994
This study investigated the relative influence of parent attitudes and behaviors on the scholastic and social adjustment of 720 low-income inner-city black sixth graders in the Longitudinal Study of Children at Risk. Findings suggest that affective characteristics of parents deserve attention in educational reform and intervention efforts. (SLD)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Black Students, Educational Change
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Skaalvik, Sidsel – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1993
Four eighth and ninth graders with learning problems were studied, focusing on their learning environments, learning behavior, and subjective experiences in the classroom. Ego-involvement and self-protective behaviors were noted. Results are discussed in terms of self-worth theory and motivation theory. (SLD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Educational Environment
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Alva, Sylvia Alatorre; Jones, Malanie – Journal of Early Adolescence, 1994
Examined the role of two psychosocial stressors, self-concept and alcohol-related attitudes, in mediating alcohol use among Hispanic junior high school students and explored the link between the two factors in early adolescence. Concluded that Hispanic adolescents with more positive self-concepts and attitudes are less likely to use alcohol or to…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Drinking
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Robinshaw, Ellen M.; Evans, Roy – Early Child Development and Care, 1995
Explores the effect of variations in caregiver sensitivity on the timing of their severely and profoundly deaf infants' acquisition of communication skills. Found that caregivers of deaf infants showed considerable variation in comparison to the caregivers of normally hearing infants. Contextual factors of a dynamic nature operate with varying…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Behavior Patterns, Caregiver Role, Childhood Needs
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Knapczyk, Dennis R. – Behavioral Disorders, 1992
Two studies with four adolescents with behavior disorders investigated the relationship between antecedent events and aggressive behavior in school and home settings. The use of videotape recordings and behavioral rehearsal of alternative responses resulted in decreases in the frequency of aggressive behavior and associated antecedent events. (DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders
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Holt, John; Keats, Daphne M. – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1992
Investigates the influence of ethnic cultural background and multicultural interaction for 120 males drawn from Aboriginal, Anglo-Saxon, Chinese, and Lebanese cultural communities in Australia. Responses to the Work Cognitions Questionnaire reveal differences in the structure of achievement goals and work values for the 4 groups of 30 subjects…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Adults, Behavior Patterns, Chinese
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Kalichman, Michael W.; Friedman, Paul J. – Academic Medicine, 1992
A survey of 549 biomedical trainees (graduate and postdoctoral students, medical students, residents, fellows) investigated training in research ethics, observation of scientific misconduct, and willingness to select, omit, or fabricate data to win a grant or publish a paper. The efficacy of current ethics instruction is questioned. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Biomedicine, Cheating, Ethical Instruction
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Horm-Wingerd, Diane M. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1992
Discusses the narrative report, which is an alternative to the traditional report card for reporting children's development and progress to parents. Examples of entries in a narrative report are included. (BB)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classroom Observation Techniques, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Evaluation Criteria
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