Basic considerations in defining and clarifying consultation are discussed, as that role is emerging in schools. Resistance to change is caused by fear of the unknown, existing satisfactions, and conflicts of interest. Required changes may be personal behaviors or systems changes, but probably interactions of both. (Author/CTM)

Four emotionally disturbed preschoolers engaged in a higher frequency of disruptive behavior in a regular classroom than in a special class, and teachers in the two settings responded differently to the disruptive behavior. (CL)

A 16-week old course of treatment, which utilized behavior modification techniques of progressive relaxation and assertive training, was conducted with a 33-year-old American Indian woman. which utilized behavior modification techniques of progressive relaxation and assertive training. (Author/RTS)

Reports the results of teaching preschool teachers to use priming and reinforcement to increase the desired behaviors of their children. Five teacher-training techniques were examined: (1) written assignments, (2) feedback from viewing graphs, (3) on-the-spot feedback from a wireless radio (Bug-in-the-Ear), (4) feedback from an observer, and (5)…

The author describes the successful use of a variety of interventions in providing motivation for cognitive development in a group of forty-two sixth graders. (MJB)

Proposes reasons for the popular use of stimulant medication in the treatment of hyperactivity, as well as assertions that drug therapy alone is inadequate and insufficient. Behavior modification, although limited in applications with hyperactive children, has demonstrated a favorable effect on disruptive behaviors, self-concept, peer acceptance,…

The cultural hijackee syndrome occurs when Mexican Americans interact with the dominant culture over extended periods of time. This syndrome is basically a survival mechanism in which threat and fear are the main elements, and identification with the aggressor and his cause are the attitudinal and behavioral results. (Author/NQ)

Behavior modification's technology has been shown to be effective for a variety of the aging's problems. The present study documented the value of behavior modification as treatment for social isolation in three nursing home residents; as employed, the procedure was compatible with practical constraints ordinarily present in geriatric…

Youth Quit Smoking Programs are discussed, and it is noted that senior high school students can get involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating smoking cessation programs. (MM)

The use of behavior reduction methodologies with institutionalized retarded persons involves some ethical issues in the following areas: (1) the reasons for intervention, (2) protection of the rights of residents, and (3) protection of the rights of other involved persons. (IM)

Describes a model for effective classroom management consisting of two major parts: teacher behaviors related to rule establishment and teacher behaviors related to rule enforcement. Eight categories of teacher behavior related to rule enforcement are briefly discussed. (BR)

The authors describe a study undertaken at the State University of New York at Buffalo which sought to develop an effective Alcohol Instruction Model and to develop an Alcohol Behavior Inventory that would measure the drinking severity and the severity of alcohol-related behavior of university students. (MJB)

The mathematical description of recidivism is shown to be improved by using a limited or asymptotic growth curve rather than a linear relationship over time. The proposed curve for failure rate may also be applied to other programs for behavioral change. (CTM)

Before behavioral engineering can be used as an approach to solving classroom problems, it is incumbent upon all teachers to challenge its use, to determine its appropriateness in a learning setting, and to assess its potential effects on human dignity and human freedom. (Author/RK)

The application of modern day psychology to self-image development is seen as a necessary prerequisite to the solution of people problems. (Author)