Definitional and Prevalence Problems in Behavior Disorders of Children.

Balow, Bruce

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ERIC Number: EJ217069

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Publication Date: 1979

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Definitional and Prevalence Problems in Behavior Disorders of Children.

Balow, Bruce

School Psychology Digest, v8 n4 p348-54 Fall 1979

The problems caused by a lack of standardized definition of behavior disorders in children are discussed, including differences in identification procedures and widely varying prevalence figures. The significance of environmental intolerance and the instability of many behavior problems over time are described. (Author/MH)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Adjustment, Emotional Disturbances, Evaluation Needs, Handicapped Children, Identification, Incidence, Labeling (of Persons), Problem Children, Research Problems, Statistical Data

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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