College Students' Misconceptions about Behavior Analysis.

Lamal, P. A.

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ERIC Number: EJ518994

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Publication Date: 1995

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College Students' Misconceptions about Behavior Analysis.

Lamal, P. A.

Teaching of Psychology, v22 n3 p177-80 Oct 1995

Reports on the misconceptions held about behavior analysis among students in two advanced undergraduate courses in behavior modification. Finds that only 3 of 13 common misconceptions were held widely. Reveals that these three misconceptions were resistant to change. (CFR)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Restructuring, Course Content, Developmental Psychology, Higher Education, Psychology, Reinforcement, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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