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ERIC Number: EJ263610
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Apr
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Generating Good Vibrations for Science.
Markle, Glenn
Science Teacher, v49 n4 p34-36,41 Apr 1982
Describes four functions served by student attitudes (instrumental, ego-defensive, value expressive, and knowledge) and discusses various ways to foster positive attitudes including using principles of cognitive dissonance. Also discusses various types of attitude measures. (SK)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Peer Influence, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cognitive Dissonance