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A multiple discriminant analysis indicated that membership in the treatment classes could be best predicted by decreases in external blaming behavior and externally reliant behavior, both related to poor academic achievement.","The other major findings relating to the problem were that the trained students generalized the use of their relaxation-related skills, and both students and teachers held a positive attitude toward the program. The conclusion was that a stress management program is both feasible and effective when taught by the classroom teacher in a regular classroom, assuming a teacher who is convinced of the importance of the program and who is willing to allow adequate class time for the learning, maintenance, and reinforcement of the skills.","Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-15T18:49:48Z (GMT). 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