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Poarch, John E. – 1990
The concept of limits on child and teenage behavior is discussed in this book. Section I includes the core hypothesis of the theory of limits and discusses these essential concepts: (1) the pleasure/pain principle (the need to increase tolerance for stimulation in the pain center of the brain in order to be able to tolerate more stimulation in the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Standards, Child Rearing
Peer reviewedMargolin, Leslie – Journal of Offender Counseling, Services & Rehabilitation, 1983
Defines the adolescent sex offender as an individual whose problem is primarily moral and social. Discusses how individuals adopt and internalize social norms, emphasizing peer interactions, role taking, and collective behavior. Describes a treatment program which emphasizes the functions of labeling, group therapy, and structured living…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Standards, Child Abuse, Crime
