Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP): An Alternative Technique to Help "At-Risk" Students Increase Cognitive Learning Abilities

Author

Mary J. Urquidez, University of Texas Permian Basin

Date of Award

8-1994

Document Type

Research Project Report

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Education

Supervisory Committee Chair

Al Milliren, Ed.D.

Second Advisor

G. Peter Ienatsch, Ph.D.

Third Advisor

Kay Haney, Ph.D.

Abstract

A study was performed on at-risk students in the Midland Independent School District, Midland, Texas utilizing Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) as an alternative counseling technique for improving the cognitive abilities of students. Students were divided into control and experimental groups and pre and post-tested with the Developing Cognitive Abilities Test, (Second Edition) (DCAT) 1990. The experimental group was given twelve sessions of treatment utilizing Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Results of the study showed a trend toward improved strategizing for learning.

Comments

BF637.N46.U77 1994

Recommended Citation

Urquidez, Mary J., "Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP): An Alternative Technique to Help "At-Risk" Students Increase Cognitive Learning Abilities" (1994). Graduate Theses. 98.
https://falconcommons.utpb.edu/utpb-edu/98