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Peer reviewedCassel, Russell – Psychology: A Quarterly Journal of Human Behavior, 1985
Describes six stage hierarchial patterns in the development of self-control through biofeedback. The stages include Skeletal and Striated Muscle Tension; Visceral Involvement-Anxiety Neuroses; Chronic Physiological Dysfunctioning; Decision Making Competency; Twilight Learning-Permissive Concentration; and Autogenic Feedback Training. (BL)
Descriptors: Biofeedback, Psychological Patterns, Self Concept, Stress Management
Peer reviewedKappes, Bruno M.; Thompson, Dan L. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1985
Juvenile residents (N=12) were assigned to biofeedback or video game conditions to examine their effects on self-regulation skills. Results indicated no significant differences between biofeedback and video game training. However, pre- and post-differences for both groups combined demonstrated significant gains in self-regulation. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Biofeedback, Delinquency, Locus of Control
The Effects of Relaxation Training Using Wrist Temperature as Biofeedback in an Educational Setting.
Matthews, Doris B.; Casteel, Jim Frank – 1984
To examine the feasibility and effects of implementing relaxation training with a heterogeneous group of secondary school students in the classroom setting, and to determine the validity and reliability of using wrist temperature as a biofeedback method, 532 seventh grade students, divided into experimental and control groups, participated in a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Biofeedback, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Ability
Trotter, Jennie C. – 1998
Project Stress Control was developed for the Fulton County (Georgia) school system in 1984 and was implemented at an elementary school. The program was very successful in reducing suspension rates and office referrals for disruptive behavior and in increasing academic performance and parent participation. This curriculum is an outgrowth of the…
Descriptors: Biofeedback, Conflict Resolution, Coping, Curriculum
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. – 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
