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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"Behavioral techniques"”.
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A study to develop and evaluate a taxonomic model of behavioral techniques for representing user interface designs
… interacting with an interface. While a number of behavioral representation techniques exist, not all provide the capabilities necessary to support the interaction development process. The original goal of this research was to modify and extend the User Action Notation (UAN), a user- and …
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A study of the neuropharmacology and genetics of dopamine: using common, preclinical behavioral techniques, cognitive batteries, and genetic analyses to unravel the dopaminergic system
Dopamine is the most common neurotransmitter in the mammalian brain and is a key modulator of reward-related behaviors. Through the use of animal models, the dopaminergic system has been implicated in several neuropsychiatric disorders. Furthermore, the application of genetic technologies has …
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Increasing compliance to a medical regimen with a juvenile diabetic
<p>Studies investigating the use of behavioral techniques in the treatment of health-related problems have recently received considerable emphasis. Problems such as enuresis (Atthowe, 1972; Nordquist, 1971), obesity (Stuart, 19137), alcoholism (Miller, 1972; Sobell and Sobell, 1973), chronic pain …
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Instrumentation for Acquisition of Mechanical Evoked Potentials From the Hard Palate.
… of individuals who cannot be readily tested by behavioral techniques (Jerger, Hayes, & Jordan, 1980; Weber, 1979). However, the primary application of ERs remains as a research tool. 
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Kickin' it with God: Clerical Behavior, Denominational Meaning, and the Expression of Emotion in Ritual
… emotional displays influenced via micro behavioral techniques utilized by church officials versus macro denominational meanings during religious ceremony. In particular, the argument is made that while performance acts used by church officials do have some impact upon the emotional …
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Psychotherapy outcome measures in a client with a childhood disorder
… that client met criteria for Disruptive Behavioral Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (DBD, NOS). Treatment research was done on Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) for two reasons: (1) due to insufficient studies on DBD, NOS, and (2) client met the majority of criteria for ODD. In …
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Occupational therapists management of negative behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders
… of this study was to identify the sensory and behavioral techniques that occupational therapists use during therapy sessions to modify behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders. The study also examined the therapists' and parents' perception of the effectiveness of these strategies. …
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A behavioral curriculum for preschool, handicapped children
Use of compatible behavioral activities and management techniques were taught to teachers and aides, and implemented within two preschool handicapped classes. The effectiveness of the procedures in meeting behavioral goals was evaluated with the use of behavior analytic techniques. Traditional …
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Využití terapie vynuceného používání paretické horní končetiny u pacientů po cévní mozkové příhodě v ergoterapii
… a specific therapeutic protocol including some behavioral techniques. A classification of currently available studies on the topic have been made on the model of literature review, with an in-depth focus on using Constraint induced movement therapy in occupational therapy for adult patients …
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USING PRAISE TO INCREASE VISUAL ATTENDING IN AN ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: AN EYE TRACKING STUDY
… such as familiarity with evidence-supported behavioral techniques that will maintain student engagement and improve likelihood of academic success in online learning environments. The purpose of the present study was to examine how the use of praise may affect visual engagement with video …
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USING PEER-MEDIATED SELF-MONITORING TO INCREASE PROCEDURAL INTEGRITY OF NET IMPLEMENTATION IN A CLINIC SETTING
<p>Behavioral interventions have been shown to be effective at addressing many of the core skill deficits and excesses associated with autism spectrum disorder. Natural Environment Training (NET), developed by Sundberg and Partington (1998), is one such effective strategy for teaching language to …
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Teachers' Ability to Identify Anxiety in the Classroom and Generate Related Interventions
… anxiety through research based intervention and behavioral techniques. The results of this research will determine how much information is beneficial to the teacher in order for them to provide the best services for students who present with test anxiety. The role of the school psychologist will …
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Precision teaching as an instructional procedure for training social skills in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia
<p>Traditional behavioral techniques such as modeling, performance feedback, and reinforcement are the predominant methods used to teach social skills to adults with schizophrenia. Although they have been shown to be effective, these methods focus on the accuracy of skill acquisition, but do not …
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Heterosocial Anxiety Intervention for Excessive Alcohol Users in College: A Bibliotherapy Approach
… William O'Donohue, Ph.D. and utilized cognitive-behavioral techniques for reducing heterosocial anxiety, or anxiety caused by opposite sex interactions, in a casual and interactive format. Over 500 undergraduate students were screened for participation and 49 were randomly assigned to read the …
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An Investigation of the Reliability and Validity of PEAK Relational Training System: An Effective Behavioral Intervention for Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities
… have been successful in developing effective behavioral treatments, however, the dissemination of these strategies has not been maximized in applied settings. Furthermore, many existing treatments are outdated or not widely used in school or social settings. The current experiments evaluate …
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The Effectiveness of an Electronic-Mail Campaign to Modify Stress Levels, Mood States, and Coping Techniques Among Employed Adults
… for three months about a variety of cognitive-behavioral techniques for managing worksite stress. A MANCOVA of post-intervention stress levels indicated that individuals who received the stress management messages perceived the same amount of stressors and hassles as individuals who did not …
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Psychological and neuropsychological correlates of Postconcussional Disorder
… reduction of chronic symptoms using cognitive behavioral techniques. The present study examined the effects of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), postconcussion symptom status, stress, and psychological distress on Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) performance. There were no …
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The effects of cognitive self-instructional strategies on children's fear of fire
… many of the problems found in some of the other behavioral techniques. Either of two self-instructional strategies including a fire safety training program using self-instructions and a self-instructional fear reduction strategy were taught to second and third grade children. A major hypothesis …
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Affective Modulation of Executive Control
… affect's influence on cognition. Combining behavioral techniques with neuroimaging methodologies, this dissertation characterizes the interactive relationship between affective processes and top-down executive control and the ramifications of that interaction for promoting adaptive …
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A Comparison of Systematic Desensitization and Directed Masturbation in the Treatment of Primary Orgasmic Dysfunction in Females
… the relative efficacy of two widely used behavioral techniques, systematic desensitization and directed masturbation, in alleviating primary orgasmic dysfunction in females. Thirty primary nonorgasmic female subjects were selected from a pool of applicants seeking treatment for inorgasmia, …
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