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Effects Of Gender And Perceived Identifiability On Whistle-Blowing Behavior, John Johanson
Effects Of Gender And Perceived Identifiability On Whistle-Blowing Behavior, John Johanson
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Whistle-blowing--the disclosure of illegal, immoral, or illegitimate organizational practices--has received increased attention in recent years as a possible method for organizations to prevent loss due to theft, injury, law suits, etc. Few studies to date have examined this topic from more than a descriptive or correlational perspective. A new emphasis on controlled studies may shed more light on the topic. This study used a 3 x 2 x 2 design to examine the causal influences of three levels of perceived identifiability of the potential whistle-blower and the effects of the gender of both the potential whistle-blower and the authority to …
Social Skills Training: Effects On Social Competence And Behavior In Children, Philip T. Shepherd
Social Skills Training: Effects On Social Competence And Behavior In Children, Philip T. Shepherd
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The effects that fifteen sessions combining cognitive behavioral techniques and social skills training had on increasing socially positive behavior was investigated with male and female, fifth and sixth grade students. Within a control, experimental and placebo group, behavior rating surveys were administered to parents, teachers and students to identify changes in perceptions of subject behavior. Survey instruments included the Walker Problem Behavior Identification Checklist (1983 rev.) and the Elementary Behavior Questionnaire. Changes in interpersonal behavior, acting out behavior and disturbed peer relations were assessed. Results indicated there was no statistically significant increase in prosocial behavior or decrease in antisocial behavior …
A More Stringent Criterion For Mental Disability Verification: Implications For Iowa And The Green Valley Area Education Agency, Tim R. Maher
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This Applied research project focused on the following: 1. The rationale for Iowa's I.Q. criterion for a M.D. diagnosis. 2. The possible ramifications of a more restrictive M.D. criterion. 3. Qualitative differences in educational services students are likely to receive in a special education program verses a regular education program.
Child Abuse Reporting: Characteristics Of The Type Of Abuse, Gender, And Disclosure On Likelihood Of Reporting By Iowa School Psychologists, Stephen L. Schwiesow
Child Abuse Reporting: Characteristics Of The Type Of Abuse, Gender, And Disclosure On Likelihood Of Reporting By Iowa School Psychologists, Stephen L. Schwiesow
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This study examined the effects of a child’s gender, type of suspected child abuse, and child ’s disclosure of abuse allegations on school psychologists’ likelihood of reporting. One hundred seventy Iowa certified school psychologists responded to a set of three vignettes, each depicting a suspected case of child abuse (sexual, physical, neglect). Each vignette was followed by two questions requesting respondents to rate their level of certainty of suspected abuse, and their likelihood of reporting the case to an intake agency. Also recorded were respondents' demographic background and past reporting practices. As predicted, sexual abuse was rated significantly more reportable …