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The Persistence of Experimentally Induced Cognitive Change: A Neglected Dimension in the Assessment of Drug Prevention Programs.
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Williams, Raymond E.; And Others – Journal of Drug Education, 1985
Examines cognitive change in student participants (N=103) of alcohol education programs which persuade subjects to use alcohol responsibly. Results showed that knowledge retention was greater under conditions of a credible communicator and low fear appeal; no significant attitude changes were found. (BH)
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Attitude Change, Cognitive Restructuring, Drinking
Effects of Type of Examiner, Sex, and Year in School on Self Report of Drug Use by High School Students.
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McClary, Sybil A.; Lubin, Bernard – Journal of Drug Education, 1985
Manipulated three types of examiners and four types of data in order to study the examiner effect on self-reports of drug use by students (N=152). Analyses revealed that type of examiner, sex, and year in school had a significant three way interaction affecting self-reports of drug use. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Drug Use, Examiners, Experimenter Characteristics