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Willoughby, Robert H. – J Exp Child Psychol, 1969
Based upon the author's doctoral dissertation (University of Minnesota, 1967).
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Discipline, Learning Processes, Operant Conditioning
Peer reviewedLovitt, Thomas C.; Smith, Deborah D. – Exceptional Children, 1974
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Case Studies, Children, Exceptional Child Research
Peer reviewedLysakowski, Richard S.; Walberg, Herbert J. – Journal of Educational Research, 1981
A preview of statistical data from previous studies determined the benefits of positive reinforcement on learning in students from kindergarten through college. Results indicate that differences between reinforced and control groups are greater for girls and for students from special schools and that reinforcement appears to have a strong effect…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Classroom Techniques, Educational Research, Feedback
Spaulding, Robert L. – 1978
Case studies were conducted to assess the personal learning styles and behaviors of elementary school children to provide teachers the opportunity of using prescribed teaching techniques to match students' styles. Six groups of behaviors were identified: (1) students demonstrate little internal control and are likely to act out and create…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Learning Processes
Matthews, Joan M. – 1978
Self talk (thoughts about one's self and own performance while learning or working) can affect cognitive and learning strategies that in turn affect specific learning techniques. Negative self talk can interfere with learning since it reinforces feelings of failure, thereby increasing the probability of continued failure, and maintains an…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Change, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education
