Journal of Clinical Geropsychology
1573-3556
1079-9362
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Baer, Wolf and Risley's (1968) dimensions of applied behavior analysis are used
as an organizing framework to review and discuss current research on the
application of behavioral principles to the solution of social problems faced by
older adults. Implications for future research are discussed.
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Tập 6 - Trang 121-131 - 2000
This paper summarizes a number of cognitive processes that contribute to the
formation and maintenance of stereotypes. Specific discussion centers on how
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offered as to how psychologists might combat their tendency to stereotype
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Tập 5 - Trang 147-157 - 1999
This study empirically investigates key propositions of a continuity theory
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Tập 5 - Trang 159-175 - 1999
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Development and Validation of a Short Health Behaviors Index for Use with Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) Older Adults
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that argues that androgynous individuals may have a greater range of social
skills with which to further their adjustment. We apply these arguments to later
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