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Maurer, Adah; Wallerstein, James S. – 1984
Arguments against the use of corporal punishment in schools are presented in the three publications collected here. "The Influence of Corporal Punishment on Learning: A Statistical Study," by Adah Maurer and James S. Wallerstein, examines the relationship between rates of corporal punishment use and noncompletion of high school in the 50 states.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Biblical Literature, Classroom Techniques
Peer reviewedCritelli, Joseph W.; Crawford, Ronald F., Jr. – Criminal Justice and Behavior, 1980
The effectiveness of various court-ordered punishment dispositions is evaluated. Subjects receiving "no punishment" had a lower probability of future crime than those receiving fines. Repeaters and nonrepeaters did not differ on type of crime, seriousness of crime, or on amount of fine paid at first offense. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Crime, Longitudinal Studies
