Subjects (N=414) averaging 51 pounds overweight were followed by telephone questionnaire for the first 12 weeks of their Weight Watchers participation. Dropouts (N=101) reported lower self-efficacy at the beginning of their memberships and were less likely to feel successful in weight control although their weight loss did not differ…

Examines whether cognitive behavior therapy represents a legitimate or premature set of therapeutic techniques. Explores the emergent integration of cognitive and behavioral approaches to psychotherapy both historically and conceptually. Reviews sources for the trend to include cognition in behavior therapy and analyzes the cognitive-behavioristic…

Clarifies countercontrol (opposition or resistance to intervention) by discussing variables that may bring it about. Presents implications for programing to lessen the possibility of this phenomenon. (Author/CL)

Learning disabled students can be taught to monitor their own attention, thus avoiding traditional approaches that place the LD child in a passive role. Results of self-monitoring studies are reviewed, and issues for future study are cited. (CL)

A variety of commonly used treatment modalities presently being utilized in the U.S. are described by Richard Phillipson, M.D. at the American Medical Association's National Conference on Physicians and Schools, Chicago, 1971. (BY)

The author relates his experiences in using a modified form of systematic desensitization in a public school setting with counselees whose success and development are hampered by test anxiety and fear of public speaking. (Author)

Generalizability and durability of the overjustification effect (on decline in intrinsic motivation due to the lack of rewards in behavior modification programs) were examined in 35 normal preschool children and 17 mental age-matched retarded children. (Author/SW)

Reviews research on overcorrection, a behavior reduction procedure, and considers its applications to special education in terms of punishment aspects and effects on generalization and maintenance. Advantages (including its effectiveness) as well as disadvantages (such as the length of time it requires) are pointed out. (CL)

Parents can control their child's behavior by providing reasonable sequences to their child's misbehavior. Examples of this approach illustrate how using natural and direct consequences helps children learn responsibility and parents avoid power struggles. (CL)

A teacher describes how behavior modification techniques based on I. Lovaas' approach resulted in significant improvement in the language of a first-grade autistic boy. (CL)

Examines laws and policies that support the use of school-wide discipline programs. Presents a brief overview of the primary components of these policies and examines laws and court cases that address school-wide discipline policies and procedures. Also discusses the legal implications when developing school-wide policies. (Contains 35…

Some workers may consistently try to avoid failure, responsibility, and negative feedback. Trainers can help by assessing organizational circumstances; assist avoiders in developing knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes; and locate employee assistance programs or counseling if needed. (JOW)

A wellness paradigm is presented and explored as a promising approach to preventing as well as treating delinquent behaviors among adolescent females. This approach is demonstrated using a case example from an inpatient adolescent treatment program. (Contains 55 references.) (GCP)

Examines and profiles the smoking patterns of a small sample of juvenile offenders in Texas. In contrast to anecdotal reports, the sample did not differ clinically from the general population of adolescent tobacco users. Concludes that delinquent youth may be responsive to cognitive behavioral smoking cessation programs tat also address the…

Relates a case history of the stormy psychotherapy of a young man with borderline syndrome involving powerful self-hatred and self-destructive urges. Concludes that his progress in therapy was marked by distinct changes in the poetry he wrote for his therapist. (PA)