24 children exhibiting disruptive classroom behaviors were assigned either to a self-concept psychotherapy group or to a behavioral modification group. Measures of self-esteem and disruptive or “deviant” behaviors were made before and after treatment. The self-concept therapy group showed the greater changes on behavioral measures. The self-esteem measures were not significantly changed.
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