The phenomenon of pain is still very puzzling. It is not a purely physical phenomenon. Overwhelming research evidence suggests various psychological variables affecting the pain experience. The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of some promising cognitive-behavioral approaches to the control of pain. Anxiety clearly plays a role in…

Steps in an outcomes-based counseling cycle are described, and examples are provided that illustrate the usefulness of an outcomes-based approach with "insight" as well as "behavioral" techniques for promoting counseling goals. Factors that may currently discourage the practice of outcomes-based counseling are considered, and…

Behavioral Marital Therapy (BMT) is clinically useful because it includes elaborating procedures, modifying the spouse's self-defeating cognitions, and moving toward early intervention and prevention. Each article in this issue of American Journal of Family Therapy focuses on innovations in BMT, either in research or practice. (Author/NRB)

Examines effects of communication apprehension (fear of talking) on participation in small groups. Reviews literature on communication apprehension, presents information regarding high communication apprehension generated from three in-depth group interviews with identified high apprehensives, and discusses the implications and applications for…

Behavioral scientists are becoming increasingly involved in the field of medicine. This paper describes some of the issues that can arise when the behavioral scientist collaborates with the medical practitioner. Recommendations are offered for the behavioral scientist considering such collaboration. (Author/VG)

This bibliography is a collection of references from education and psychology developed for the professional practitioner in counseling, school psychology, personnel services, and educational administration. Articles concern consultation theories and research projects that provide valuable information on the critical variables and conditions for…

This literature review focuses on the problem of lack of student motivation to learn. The purposes of this review are described as an exploration of factors that influence classroom motivation and suggestions of strategies for promoting students' desire to learn. Annotations are provided in these areas: student/teacher interaction and classroom…

This bibliography is designed to help administrators, special educators, general educators, and other school personnel access the wide body of knowledge available about behavioral matters, to aid in understanding and effectively addressing the behavior challenges associated with different disabilities, including autism,…

Presents legal considerations and implications for the utilization of behavior modification in the schools. Applicable judicial proceedings and accompanying legal principles are explored. Special attention is focused on the derivation of disciplinary authority, the procedural and substantive rights of students, and the possible implications for…

In this collection of annotated references on the subject of classroom management, preference was given to primary research studies or articles about such research, and, with the exception of a few fundamental articles, is limited to studies published in the last decade. Classroom management is defined as the maintenance of on-task behavior or the…

This annotated bibliography presents 126 selected references on the topic of cults. Focusing mainly on religious cults, including the Reverend Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church and the Hare Krishna groups, the entries examine allegations of mind control tactics over converts, issues raised by the allegations, and controversial methods used by…

A preliminary step toward the establishment of a mental health system in the United States that is congruent with the socio-cultural circumstances of Afro-Americans calls for an analysis of the relevance of behavior therapy to the Afro-American community. Considerable attention and analysis is given to the socio-cultural antecedents that interact…

The behavioral view that depression results from inadequate, ineffective and/or insufficient reinforcers was explored. Since the depressed person does not act in a manner open to positive reinforcement by others, he suffers ongoing and deepening depression. The task of the therapist is to improve behavior, especially social skills, so that the…

The guide describes and evaluates 20 resource materials intended to help in training direct-care staff in behavior management issues involving persons with developmental disabilities. Each description provides the bibliographic reference for the material being evaluated, information on the target audience, a summary, a review, and an address and…

This annotated bibliography contains abstracts of 99 studies conducted in the area of test anxiety. Evaluations of the studies are presented in a format which allows comparison of the studies to be made. Information about each study includes: (1) a description of subjects; (2) the type of intervention or treatment used; (3) the dependent measures;…