Value clarification refers to the instructional process which encourages students to clearly identify, critically analyze, and rationally evaluate their own and other peoples' opinions, attitudes, viewpoints, and values. Background reading is suggested and six teaching topics are outlined, showing the teaching strategy and classroom procedures…

As a result of the program described, the behavior of a significant number of nurses was changed in three areas.'' (Author/SP)

A pilot project that combined group work methods with behavior modification theory was conducted among juvenile parolees. The goals were to teach group counselors group work techniques and examine the use of groups as a method of intervention with youths on parole. (Author)

This article describes how the detention room in one school system was changed in favor of group counseling sessions. In the counseling sessions, the counselors could aid students in identifying the problems which disturb them in order to improve self-understanding and status in school. (JC)

This study was designed to evaluate the efficiency of a theoritical planning model in modifying the teaching behavior of elementary school interns. The data suggests the model is a useful tool in modifying teaching behavior and may have the potential to bridge the gap beween what the professors preach and have their students teach. (Author)

Examines three troublesome questions concerning the effects of behavior modification: (1) what other conditionings may occur besides the simple one desired, (2) what type of personality modification is taking place along with behavior modification, and (3) what type of society will result when it consists of individuals trained in this manner?…

The primary purpose of this paper is to apply the accountability concept to the field of counseling. (Author)

The purpose of this paper is to describe and criticize methods critics commonly use to judge speech effects from historical records alone, and to provide a case study illustrating the application of those methods. (Author/JB)

The measurement of client change attributable to the receipt of vocational rehabilitation services has been limited to the simple criterion of employed-unemployed or to subjective evaluations. The authors discuss alternative statistical and methodological strategies for the use in measuring client gain. (Author)

A mother explains the family frustrations, joys, and role in helping autistic Jimmy learn to overcome his behavior problems. (CB)

Fear of personal change makes many beginning counselors resist the help and guidance offered them in the practicum setting, often leaving their supervisors perplexed and frustrated. Types of resistance used by counselors are examined in this article. Methods and techniques available to supervisors in dealing with such resistance are discussed.…

Article includes information on LSD, marihuana, and amphetamines; in general, the hallucinogens impair the thought process and the performance of various tasks.'' (Author/SP)