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Exploring The Use Of An Operant Technique In Teaching Spelling To Emotionally Disturbed Socially Maladjusted Children, Robert Lloyd Myers
Exploring The Use Of An Operant Technique In Teaching Spelling To Emotionally Disturbed Socially Maladjusted Children, Robert Lloyd Myers
All Master's Theses
In this study an attempt was made to statistically analyze the effects of using money as a reinforcer when teaching spelling to emotionally disturbed, socially maladjusted children. Equivalent forms of the California Achievement Tests and weekly spelling test scores during a four-week, non- reinforced period were compared with similar scores for a four-week, reinforced period.
Analysis Regarding Parental Knowledge Of Services For The Mentally Retarded, Stanley F. Gomulkiewicz
Analysis Regarding Parental Knowledge Of Services For The Mentally Retarded, Stanley F. Gomulkiewicz
All Master's Theses
It is the purpose of this study (1) to determine what parents know about the services that are available for the mentally retarded in the State of Washington; (2) to report these findings; and (3) to compare these findings with the services and facilities that are available in the state.
Changing A Student’S Classroom Behavior Using Operant Conditioning Techniques, Judith Ann Paulson
Changing A Student’S Classroom Behavior Using Operant Conditioning Techniques, Judith Ann Paulson
All Master's Theses
This experiment was designed to extinguish a sixth grade boy's undesirable classroom behaviors by the complete withdrawal of teacher attention, and to develop and increase in successive approximations, the child's desirable classroom behaviors by frequent and intermittent teacher attention. The study was meant to be: (a) research replicating numerous other similar studies, but in addition be a behavior modification experiment conducted in a regular classroom setting in an elementary school and in as practical a way as possible for a teacher with 30 students, and (b) a response to a request from the boy's teachers for service and help.
A Longitudinal Study Of The Behavioral Patterns Of An Epileptic Child, Ethel M. Smith
A Longitudinal Study Of The Behavioral Patterns Of An Epileptic Child, Ethel M. Smith
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was two-fold. The first objective was to review research in the area of epilepsy to discover how epilepsy might influence the emotional and social behavior patterns of the child. The second objective was to use written excerpts from a daily record of behavior accompanied by an analysis based on information obtained from library research.
Community Knowledge Of Mental Retardation And Attitudes Toward The Retarded, Mary C. Speed
Community Knowledge Of Mental Retardation And Attitudes Toward The Retarded, Mary C. Speed
All Master's Theses
It was the purpose of this study to survey the community of Pasco, Washington, in order to determine the general knowledge of mental retardation and the attitudes toward the retarded.
An Evaluation Of Commonly Used Speech Articulation Tests From The Standpoint Of A Public School Therapist, Donna M. Harris
An Evaluation Of Commonly Used Speech Articulation Tests From The Standpoint Of A Public School Therapist, Donna M. Harris
All Master's Theses
It is the purpose of this study to administer five commonly used tests and evaluate them according to ease of administration and the value of the information received. Because this study is to be essentially exploratory in nature, and not experimental, the evaluation of the tests will be largely subjective and will attempt to compare factors involving the administration of the tests to the child, the check sheets used to record information, and the adequacy of the information resulting from the administration of the various tests.
A Comparative Study Of The Self Concept Of Mentally Retarded Children In Special Classes With The Self Concept Of Mentally Retarded Children In Regular Classes, Kathryn F. Imus
All Master's Theses
The primary purpose of the present study was to determine if the self concepts of mentally retarded children in special education classes were different from the self concepts of mentally retarded children in regular classes.