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Rapid Smoking and Self-control in the Modification of Smoking Behavior
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Danaher, Brian G. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1977
Investigated efficacy of combining rapid smoking aversion and training in self-control skills for maintaining nonsmoking. Results at the 13-week follow-up showed that the performance of the combined rapid smoking plus self-control program was not superior to rapid smoking plus disucssion. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Counseling Effectiveness
The Modification and Prediction of Procrastination in a Personalized Instruction Course.
Sweeney, Paul D.; And Others – 1979
Patterns of student performance were examined in a personalized instruction (PSI) course. Introductory psychology students (N=65) were randomly divided into a completely self-paced group and a group that had an early, instructor-imposed deadline. It was hypothesized that the early deadline group would respond at a more even pace throughout the…
Descriptors: Achievement, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Comparative Analysis
Zen Meditation and Behavioral Self-Control. Similarities, Differences and Clinical Applications
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Shapiro, Deane H. Jr.; Zifferblatt, Steven M. – American Psychologist, 1976
After briefly reviewing the clinical outcome literature for both strategies, the article concludes with a discussion of the rehabilitative and preventive benefits that may be gained from a combination of the two techniques. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Change Agents, Change Strategies
Level of Aspiration, Locus of Control and n-Achievement in Retardates and Normal Children
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Riedel, Wolfgang W.; Milgram, Norman A. – Psychological Reports, 1970
Descriptors: Achievement, Aspiration, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis