A Field Test of the PLATO IV System for Company Commander Behavioral Change Training.

Abstract

A field experiment was carried out at the Recruit Training Command, San Diego, to test the effectiveness of utilizing the PLATO IV system for behavioral change training. Thirty-eight company commanders were randomly assigned to either the experimental (training) or the control (no training) group. The results showed PLATO to be a highly effective device for changing behavioral intentions. PLATO also demonstrated effectiveness in changing behaviors. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA027701

Entities

People

  • Jerry L. Cohen
  • Martin Fishbein

Organizations

  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Field Tests
  • Training

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.