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Matthews, Doris B. – 1981
This paper begins by defining biofeedback and describing some of the major biofeedback machines. An historical perspective is provided of research literature on the relationship of biofeedback and learning. Biofeedback and relaxation are discussed and research is cited for the use of biofeedback techniques in relaxation training with children. Two…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Behavior Change, Biofeedback
Matthews, Doris B. – 1981
Several counseling methods have attempted to help individuals change their behavior patterns. Techniques that teach control of the internal functions of the mind, body, and emotions are designed to allow the individual to reach his/her potential. Alpha training is one such method that is concerned with a brain wave pattern yielding an alert,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adults, Age Differences, Behavior Change
Matthews, Doris B. – 1983
A study examined multiple outcomes of relaxation training simultaneously in seventh grade classrooms. "Project Relaxation" measured cognitive (achievement) and affective (discipline, attendance, tardiness, and self-concept) changes with a program of relaxation training for 532 seventh grade students in 10 private and public middle schools in South…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Biofeedback, Coping
