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Publication Date: 1985
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Behavioral Bibliotherapy and Games for Testing Fear of the Dark.
Mikulas, William L.; And Others
Child and Family Behavior Therapy, v7 n3 p1-7 Fall 1985
Describes four experiments conducted using a children's storybook and related games designed to help overcome fear of the dark. These materials incorporate behavior modification principles of fear reduction, including modeling, counterconditioning, shaping and hierarchical approach. Overall, the materials were found to be therapeutic, cost-effective, and enjoyable. (KH)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Bibliotherapy, Books, Child Psychology, Children, Childrens Games, Childrens Literature, Fear
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Language: English
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