The positive results from two workshop evaluations (N=42), the high return on the follow-up questionnaires, and the spontaneous, enthusiastic responses, both written and verbal, support the hypothesis that a single in-depth workshop experience can be quite effective in facilitating planning and decision making of returning adults, particularly…

A strategy for teachers and consultants which moves from less to more intrusive interventions is described and demonstrated with a case example. Private feedback was ineffective in reducing a child's inappropriate behavior, but introduction of public feedback resulted in a decrease in inappropriate behavior to below the class average. (Author)

Self-control techniques were taught to an obese 27-year-old black male to help modify overeating behavior. Self-reinforcement was utilized in addition to systematic isolation of chained eating behavior from associated stimulus situations. A physical exercise program was employed in conjunction with the self-control techniques. (Author)