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Sharp, W. Harry; Marra, Herbert A. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1971
In terms of the variables studied, the client sample differed significantly from the student population only in terms of age. Five modal patterns were evident when clients were considered by number of counseling interviews and by problem goal" areas. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Counseling Effectiveness, Guidance Centers, Individual Psychology
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Gronert, Richard R. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1970
Two comprehensive case studies present the careful use of a Time Out" approach to behavior modification with elementary school students. These sessions should be undertaken only under supervision of the school psychologist since a Time Out" can produce damaging psychological effects if used indiscriminately. (CJ)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Child Development, Conflict Resolution
Pierce, Richard; Schauble, Paul G. – Counseling Psychol, 1969
Descriptors: Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Theories, Counselor Role, Individual Psychology
Raudsepp, Eugene – Creative Computing, 1982
The most serious blocks to creative thinking are viewed as psychological in nature. These obstacles are the hardest to recognize and overcoming them requires changing basic personality traits that have been years in the making. Tips on how individuals can gather self-knowledge and express individuality and creativity are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Ability, Cognitive Ability, Creative Development, Creative Thinking
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Uzoka, Azubike Felix – American Psychologist, 1979
Research reviewed indicates that the concept of the nuclear family is inadequate and misleading for an understanding of family dynamics or a guide for therapeutic intervention. Nonetheless, clinical practitioners and psychological theorists foster the nuclear myth. A new approach to the study of human relationships is needed. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Clinical Psychology, Family Characteristics, Family Relationship, Individual Psychology
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Zimmermann, Marc L.; And Others – Psychology: A Quarterly Journal of Human Behavior, 1979
Volunteers estimated the passage of one-minute intervals. An average of four trials was obtained. This average and scale scores from the 16 PF were used in the computation of a discriminant function analysis. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Adults, Assertiveness, Individual Psychology, Performance Tests
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Rebok, George W.; Hoyer, William J. – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1979
Reviews literature on the relationship between psychosocial events and dying and death from a behavioral perspective. Individual control has a part in the relationship between the timing of death and psychosocial factors. It is argued that behavioral self-management is a useful therapeutic tool for working with clients nearing death. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Theories, Death, Factor Structure
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Keith, Pat M. – Journal of Gerontology, 1979
Examined whether life changes are associated with concurrent life and death attitude types among older adults. Individuals were identified as positivists, negativists, activists, and passivists. Some patterns varied by sex. Those who experienced discontinuity were frequently negativists or passivists, while continuity tended to characterize…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes, Death, Individual Psychology
Hendrickson, Barbara – Learning, 1979
Teacher burnout is described as physical, emotional, and attitudinal exhaustion; and suggestions for coping with the symptoms of burnout are offered. (JMF)
Descriptors: Coping, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Problems, Fatigue (Biology)
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Bergeson, Roland G. – Group and Organization Studies, 1979
College student personnel and mental health workers need psychological education programs whose effectiveness can be empirically verified. This report describes such a program in sufficient detail to give professionals a clear model for study and application to their particular populations. Shostrom's Personal Orientation Inventory was used to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Humanistic Education, Individual Psychology, Mental Health Programs
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Glenn, Robert K.; Keith, Edwin M. – College Student Affairs Journal, 2002
Asserts that the Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler should be used as a foundational theory for student affairs work. The success of community building programs is explained and the concepts of Individual Psychology are summarized. Also asserts that the current drive to develop programs to develop community on college campuses is firmly rooted…
Descriptors: College Environment, Community Development, Higher Education, Individual Psychology
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Johnson, Richard W.; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1989
Assessed nature and severity of psychological symptoms of university counseling center clients (N=l,589) with application of Symptom Check List-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) in a university counseling center setting. Found one-fourth of clients had scores indicating presence of psychiatric disorder. Results suggest need for crisis intervention skills and…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), College Students, Diagnostic Tests, Higher Education
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Tennant, Mark C. – Adult Education Quarterly, 1993
Mezirow's concept of perspective transformation (PT) is criticized for considering examples of socially expected development as instances of PT. Individual development is both social and psychological, and PT is best considered as a developmental shift (a new world view) rather than developmental progress. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Behavior Standards, Individual Development
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Anderson-Hanley, Cay – Educational Gerontology, 1999
Nine undergraduates in a psychology of aging course evaluated 13 experiential activities. Elder Mentor Project and Cognitive Assessment Demonstration received the highest ratings. Highly interpersonal activities had the most value for learning. (SK)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Individual Psychology
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Plimmer, Geoffrey; Smith, Mike; Duggan, Michael; Englert, Paul – Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 2000
Similar themes related to the concept of adaptability and well-being psychology include long-term perspective, relationships, self-development, and future focus. These themes may be combined into the construct of "possible selves," which links well-being and career development. (SK)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Career Development, Happiness, Individual Development
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