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Luiselli, James K. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2022
From 2016 to 2022, the "Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis" published 7 studies that evaluated the effects of habit reversal training on speech disfluencies (filled pauses) during public speaking. This review summarizes the participants, dependent variables, procedures, experimental design, and outcomes from this research including…
Descriptors: Public Speaking, Speech Communication, Habit Formation, Speech Habits
Carr, James E.; Chong, Ivy M. – Behavior Modification, 2005
One of the most commonly reported and successful behavioral interventions for tic disorders is habit reversal (HR). Several narrative literature reviews have adequately summarized the outcomes of these studies. The purpose of this article was to review studies that used HR to treat tics in terms of their methodological characteristics and rigor.…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Literature Reviews, Behavior Modification, Research Methodology
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Beidel, Deborah C.; Turner, Samuel M.; Taylor-Ferreira, Jill C. – Behavior Modification, 1999
Presents and evaluates a pilot program to reduce test anxiety and related social-evaluative concerns. The Testbusters program teaches effective study habits, study skills, and test-taking strategies for children in grades 4 through 7. Results indicate that Testbusters decreased general levels of test anxiety and improved overall grade point…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Elementary School Students, Intermediate Grades
Dennison, Darwin; Dennison, Kathryn F. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1989
This review focuses on use of DINE nutrient analysis methodology, within educational settings, where nutritional behavior was the primary outcome variable. Studies are reported which relate to nutrient analysis variance, validity and reliability studies, and pilot and modification studies for use with special populations and situations. (IAH)
Descriptors: Databases, Eating Habits, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewed
Schacter, Stanley – American Psychologist, 1982
Data indicate that addictive-appetitive disorders such as obesity, opiate use, and cigarette smoking are not (as most professionals believe) markedly resistant to long-term modification. Studies of nontherapeutic populations indicate that long-term self-cures of smoking, obesity, and drug use are relatively common events. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Drug Abuse, Eating Habits
Odebunmi, Akin – 1983
This document provides research findings, a discussion of etiology, case studies, and treatment approaches for anorexia nervosa. The research findings classify the anorexic patient by sex, age, presenting characteristics, socioeconomic status, premorbid personality, and cultural and familial characteristics. The etiology of anorexia nervosa is…
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Body Image, Counseling Techniques, Drug Therapy
Kitzman-Ulrich, Heather; Wilson, Dawn K.; St. George, Sara M.; Lawman, Hannah; Segal, Michelle; Fairchild, Amanda – Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 2010
Rates of overweight in youth have reached epidemic proportions and are associated with adverse health outcomes. Family-based programs have been widely used to treat overweight in youth. However, few programs incorporate a theoretical framework for studying a family systems approach in relation to youth health behavior change. Therefore, this…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Prevention, Parenting Styles
Faith, Myles S.; Fontaine, Kevin R.; Baskin, Monica L.; Allison, David B. – Psychological Bulletin, 2007
The authors reviewed the evidential basis of three environmental approaches to reducing population obesity: What are the effects of (a) taxing or subsidizing foods, (b) manipulating the ease of food access, and (c) restricting access to certain foods? A narrative review evaluated evidence using National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute criteria.…
Descriptors: Obesity, Eating Habits, Public Health, Health Behavior
Peer reviewed
Wolff, Richard P. – Infants and Young Children, 1994
This article presents principles of behavior therapy that can be used alone to treat minor feeding problems in young children or in conjunction with other modalities to treat serious disorders. The article discusses assessment methods; variables in feeding, including time, space, child, feeder, food, and treatment; methods to increase or decrease…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Early Childhood Education
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Foreyt, John P. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1987
Summarizes recent developments in assessment and treatment of obesity. Reviews studies on genetics and weight cycling, which demonstrate the heterogeneous etiology of obesity and help explain difficulty in losing weight or maintaining weight loss. Describes the newer treatment programs which emphasize the development of exercise behaviors,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Restructuring, Eating Habits
Coull, Charles Edward – 1986
This paper presents a dynamic perspective of some of the major issues surrounding the eating disorder of bulimia. The focus is specifically on the relationship of the bulimia nervosa syndrome to the historical dynamics of the developmental process of the individual. Three major aspects of bulimia are discussed. First, there is a discussion of…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Bulimia, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling Techniques