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ERIC Number: EJ306354
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Effects of the Label "Hyperactive."
Vivian, Dina; O'Leary, K. Daniel
Psychology in the Schools, v21 n3 p356-59 Jul 1984
Evaluated the effect of the label hyperactive by asking 140 school psychologists and pediatricians to recommend various assessments and interventions for a child displaying symptoms of hyperactivity. Results showed the effect of labels appears minimal. Recommending psychostimulant medication was the only treatment method influenced by the label. (JAC)
Descriptors: Children, Elementary Education, Hyperactivity, Labeling (of Persons), School Psychologists
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Pediatricians