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Christ, Susann – 1974
This paper reviews several issues regarding one- versus two-factor theories of learning. First, the traditional distinctions between classical and operant conditioning are presented. This includes both theoretical and experimental contrasts. Second, empirical evidence in support for a one-factor theory is examined. Numerous research studies…
Descriptors: Classical Conditioning, Cognitive Processes, Conditioning, Learning Theories
Rentfrow, Robert K.; Rentfrow, Doris K. – Amer J Occup Therapy, 1969
Descriptors: Conditioning, Handicapped Children, Learning Theories, Mental Retardation
Download full textStaats, Arthur W.; And Others – 1970
The extent to which semantic differential ratings of trigrams remain consistent over a four-week retention period following pairing with positive or negative attitudinal words was determined. The trigrams initially served as stimulus items in a paired associate list consisting of both positive and negative evaluative response terms; and rating and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Conditioning, Emotional Response, Interpersonal Relationship
Moore, J. William; Holmes, Suzy – 1969
Seventy-two sixth graders, stratified on the basis of sex and two levels of IQ (high and low) were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: (1) Group I (success only); (2) Group II (failure only); and (3) Group III (success and failure). These subjects (Ss) were used to investigate the effects of verbally controlled success and failure…
Descriptors: Conditioning, Failure, Learning, Learning Experience
Apelt, Walter – Contact, 1969
Includes a comprehensive bibliography. (DS)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Conditioning, Language Instruction, Language Research
Peer reviewedMaurice, L. J. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1971
Discusses the influence of psychology and linguistics on recent methodologies in second language teaching. (DS)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Conditioning, Language Instruction, Language Proficiency
STUART, RICHARD B.
BEHAVIOR THEORY CAN FORTIFY SOCIAL CASEWORK BY PROVIDING PRACTICAL LINKS BETWEEN THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE CLIENT IN DISTRESS, THE DELINEATION OF CLINICAL GOALS, THE FORMULATION OF PLANS OF INTERVENTION, AND THE MEASUREMENT OF OUTCOME. THESE BASIC ASSUMPTIONS IN THE BEHAVIORAL APPROACH ARE IMPLICIT IN THE STRUCTURE TREATMENT--(1) ALL SOCIAL…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Behavioral Sciences, Caseworker Approach, Conditioning
Yeshiva Univ., New York, NY. Ferkauf Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences. – 1966
This conference report consists of two presented papers and a selected bibliography. The paper by Joan Gussow, "Behavioral Management and Educational Goals," is concerned with operant conditioning as a theory of learning and an instructional method. Basing their methods on the work of B.F. Skinner, educators who are proponents of this…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Conditioning
Staats, Arthur W.; Carlson, Carl G. – 1970
This is a bibliography of 81 papers and books published in the years 1957-1970 relevant to the subject of verbally-elicited responses that are in accordance with principles of classical conditioning. Of these publications, 24 are by Staats--one of the bibliographers--and his associates. (MF)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attitudes, Behavior Rating Scales, Behavior Theories
Annuals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1971
This paper was presented at the 1970 International Joint Conference sponsored by the American Geographical Society and the American Division of the World Academy of Art and Science held in New York City. The author postulates that education can be accountable to a changing world scene by offering students a relevant education so they may…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Objectives
CROTHERS, EDWARD; SUPPES, PATRICK – 1966
THIS TECHNICAL REPORT PRESENTS, IN SUBSTANCE, THE CONTENTS OF THE FIRST CHAPTER OF A BOOK IN PREPARATION DEALING WITH STANFORD UNIVERSITY EXPERIMENTS ON PARTICULAR ASPECTS OF THE LEARNING OF RUSSIAN BY AMERICANS WITH NO PREVIOUS EXPOSURE TO SLAVIC LANGUAGES. THE GENERAL AIM OF THE COMPLETED VOLUME WILL BE TO APPLY CERTAIN PRINCIPLES AND RESULTS OF…
Descriptors: Acoustic Phonetics, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Conditioning
Asher, James J. – The Modern Language Journal, 1966
Described in this article are five pilot studies that explored the effects of the learning strategy of the total physical response under a variety of conditions using Japanese and Russian with adults and children. Some general conclusions suggest that dramatic facilitation in learning listening skills for a second language is related to acting out…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Conditioning, Japanese
BRUTTEN, EUGENE J.; SHOEMAKER, DONALD J. – 1967
INTENDED FOR BOTH THE COLLEGE STUDENT AND THE PROFESSIONAL SPEECH PATHOLOGIST, THE BOOK PRESENTS CURRENT LEARNING THEORIES CONCERNING STUTTERING, DATA IMPORTANT TO THE THEORIES, AND A 2-PROCESS THEORY OF LEARNING FOR THEORETICAL INTEGRATION OF THE DATA ON STUTTERING AND FOR THERAPEUTIC MODIFICATION. INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOUT BEHAVIORISTIC…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Theories, Conditioning, Emotional Adjustment
Staats, Arthur W.; And Others – 1970
An experiement was conducted to test the hypothesis that interest inventory items would function as reinforcing stimuli in a visual discrimination task. When previously rated liked and disliked items from the Strong Vocational Interest Blank were differentially presented following one of two responses, subjects learned to respond to the stimulus…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Attitudes, Conditioning, Discrimination Learning
Shimoff, Eliot H.; Matthews, Byron A. – 1980
Five experiments were conducted to determine whether properties inherent in some training procedures may subtly influence the adaptability of skilled performance of complex tasks. The first two experiments assessed the insensitivity of low-rate performances. Examined in the third experiment was the issue of whether instructions that focus…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Style
