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Phillips, Robert H. – 1975
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of behavior modification on enhancing the self-esteem of low-income Black and Puerto Rican elementary school children. Social reinforcement in the form of teacher praise was given to students who made any legitimate positive statements about themselves. The reinforcement was designed to…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Black Students, Doctoral Dissertations, Elementary School Students
