Currently, at least one child in five is overweight. Although children have fewer health problems from weight than adults, overweight children are at high risk for many health problems including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke. Several factors are cited as to why children become overweight. Genetics, lack of exercise, and…

The author explores the concept of behavior modification through self-reinforcement. This concept allows for greater responsibility for one's own behavior than other strategies. General techniques to alter behavior are presented, along with a detailed case history. (RP)

Personal growth in human potential laboratory participants was tested in the community college setting. When compared to a control group, laboratory participants made significant gains on four of twelve scales of the Personal Orientation Inventory. Participatng groups with high pretest variability tended to demonstrate the greatest growth. (Author)

The application of the triadic model of therapeutic intervention was tested within a community-based program that trained indigenous nonprofessionals as behavior change agents to 42 youngsters, aged 11-17. These adult buddies attempted to influence their youngsters through their relationship and through the contingent use of social and material…

This article briefly reviews the basic features of the Stanford program and describe the experiences that are currently being used to train counselors at Stanford. Also discussed are some of the problems encountered, some of the positive aspects, and the future of the program. (Author)

A particular behavioral approach is discussed with suggestions for improving the classroom climate, as well as systems for recording observable changes in the behavior of the pupils and the teacher. (Author)

The author concludes that the lack of effectiveness of student personnel services in junior colleges may be a result of an inherent limitation in the historical perspective of services, passive to the overall objectives of the institution. This passivity can be replaced by an active and dynamic conceptualization of behavioral guidance programs.…

Results of study showed high school students preferred behaviorist rather than client-centered counseling; the findings are of importance to high school counselors. (SP)

This paper discusses some arguments purporting to show that behavior therapy is an inherently limited, partial approach to mental disorder in human beings. Obvious limitations to scientific theories are also outlined. (Author)

Critical analysis is a legitimate aspect of scientific development. Examination of the limitations of behavioristic theory in its passage to therapeutic practice and the nonexplicit supplementary mechanisms inherent in the latter generates several such propositions, four are presented. (Author/CG)

Modeling with guided participation was used to modify a 6 year old boy's (S) extreme social withdrawal from peers. A model (M) demonstrated social interactions, provided S with opportunities for practice, and participated with him in other social interactions, all under optimal conditions. The frequency of S's social interactions rose…

Discusses the function of ambiguity" (an attitude of hatibual uncertainty, vagueness, and imprecision of communication) in crisis situations involving adult-child interchanges. Makes suggestions for medical and psychiatric counselors. Paper was presented at the meeting of the American Association of Psychiatric Clinics for Children, Boston,…

Describes prediction therapy, a cognitive behavioral approach which suggests that individuals seek situations that are optimally predictable. Outlines a five-step protocol of prediction which includes establishing a climate for change, analysis and assessment, identification of therapeutic goals, reorientation and reeducation, and provision of…