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Peer reviewedBrantley, D. Candace; Webster, Raymond E. – Psychology in the Schools, 1993
Examined usefulness of independent group contingency system for decreasing inappropriate behaviors. Twenty-five fourth graders in regular classrooms participated in intervention, which involved public posting system using positive reinforcement for desired behaviors. Targeted behaviors showed marked decreases across eight-week treatment period and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Class Activities, Discipline, Grade 4
Peer reviewedSharpley, Christopher F.; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1989
Investigated effects of 3 routine classroom arithmetic and reading tasks upon the heart rate reactivity of 30 fifth grade children. Results indicated that some children showed large increases in heart rates during the three tasks, and that these children should be considered at risk for coronary heart disease. (Author/TE)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Class Activities, Foreign Countries, Grade 5
