Efficacy of Self-Instructional Training for Reducing Children's Dental Fear.

Prins, Pier J.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Efficacy of Self-Instructional Training for Reducing Children's Dental Fear.

Prins, Pier J.

Child and Family Behavior Therapy, v10 n2-3 p49-67 1988

Utilizes two different experiments to test the effectiveness of a variety self-instructional training methods to reduce the dental fears of groups of 8- to 12-year-old children. Results indicate that high levels of anxiety impair the effectiveness of self-instruction. (FMW)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Anxiety, Behavior Modification, Children, Coping, Dentistry, Emotional Response, Fear, Health Education, Imagery, Instructional Effectiveness, Pretests Posttests, Stress Management, Stress Variables, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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