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Download full textNathan, Peter E. – 1988
Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935 and observed its 50th anniversary in 1985. This document discusses the changes that have taken place in knowledge about alcoholism. Specifically, this booklet compares what behavioral scientists knew about alcohol abuse and alcoholism in 1935 and what they knew and could do about them in 1985. Contributions…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Drinking
Peer reviewedTracey, Dorothy A.; Nathan, Peter E. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1976
The behavior of four female alcoholics was observed over a 22-day period. A 12-day drinking period was preceded by a 6-day predrinking baseline assessment period and followed by a 4-day postdrinking withdrawal phase. Points were earned for operant responding at a button-pressing task. No changes in psychopathology were noted during drinking.…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Patterns, Conditioning, Drug Addiction
