Some forecasts about the conditions and requirements that trainers will face in the 1980s are discussed. As increased knowledge does not assure increased ability to perform, trainers should emphasize competency development instead of knowledge transmission. Other trends mentioned are adult learning, diversified delivery systems, and work…

Using the training of personnel in mental hospitals as an example, it is argued that macro administrative issues have to be addressed to make training effective, efficient, and possible. Issues discussed include employee turnover, the role of training in accreditation, and training and malpractice. (JEG)

This article discussess assertiveness in the Black-White encounter. The author delineates the assertive options available to Blacks, distortions in interpretation of assertive messages, and strategies for more effective and efficient assertions. (Author)

Hypothesized differences are classified in terms of situational structure, expectations, emotional climate, and skills needed to succeed. Research confirmation of these differences would have major implications for the content and format of counselor-training programs. (Author)

Suggestions are presented for making training in report and manuscript typing more realistic and transferable to real-world typing tasks. (HD)

Twelve training experts discuss their views on the efficacy of sales training in relation to organizational budget and sales success. (WL)

Test-anxious subjects (N=19) participated in an outcome study comparing systematic desensitization, cue-controlled relaxation, and no treatment. The treatment groups demonstrated significant improvement on the self-report measures of test and state anxiety but not on the behavioral indices. The potential advantages of this technique over…

Social skills training was used to alter the socially inappropriate and ineffectual behavior of a 17-year old homosexual male. Six training and six generalization role-played interpersonal scenes were used. Results indicated significant improvement on trained social skills components with generalization to nontrained scenes as well. (Author)

Presents a model for selection and training of group leaders. (Author)

To fully develop their diagnostic skills, medical students must recognize the limited reliability of the observations on which diagnoses are based. Study of 36 second-year students shows multiple sources of observer variation in readings of systolic and diastolic blood pressures. (LBH)

Sport functioned in several capacities during the Civil War: as a means of improving training effectiveness, as a diversion during holiday periods, as a relief from boredom and inactivity during winter camp, and as a method for settling individual disputes and animosities. (MB)

A total of 146 disadvantaged preschool children were trained in 1 of 3 different types of fantasy activities. The effects of this training were evaluated over a variety of tasks measuring cognitive development and impulse control. (Author/JMB)

Tells how a few members of each upcoming yearbook staff at Indiana State University attend a yearbook workshop at another university during the summer and then present a workshop for other staff members. Includes the outline sheet used for the "home" workshop. (GW)

The study attempted to improve verbal language acquisition for two nonverbal four- and five-year-old autistic children by incorporating natural language interactions and motivational techniques. Broadly generalized treatment gains resulted from use of functional and varied stimuli, natural reinforcers, reinforcement of communicative attempts, and…