Finds that there are specific target behaviors for public speaking that can be acquired with instruction. Evaluates the three main components of the Fawcett and Miller public speaking package, a fourth component, and assesses the generality of trained public speaking behaviors over time, across settings, and across behaviors. (JMF)

Reports on the implementation of an adolescent group psychotherapy process. (RH)

A survey of the effects of a Health Hazard Appraisal inventory on the behavior of college students indicates that the HHA is not an effective free-standing personal health behavior change tool with this population. (JMF)

Results indicate that continued posttreatment therapist contact led to significantly better maintenance of smoking reduction at six-month follow-up. After one year, however, superior maintenance was not demonstrated. (Author)

Argues that a better understanding of developmental processes is provided by three types of operant research -- laboratory behavioral descriptions, descriptions of naturalistic behavior-environment interdependencies, and predictive naturalistic studies. The usefulness of these processes are examined in light of the goals of life span developmental…

A role theoretical model for understanding changes in health and illness behaviors among college students is described. Behavior changes are related to the expectations of others in the college setting. (JMF)

Treatment procedures involving developing and maintaining a personal relationship in both academic and recreational activities between an 11-year-old emotionally disturbed, hyperactive child and his teacher resulted in increased frequency of socially appropriate behavior on the child's part. (CL)

It was found that the lowest levels of self-stimulation followed physical exercise, there were no differences in the levels of self-stimulation following TV watching and following academics, and the levels of correct question answering were not affected by the three different previous periods. (Author)

Evaluates effect of the counselor's level of anxiety on students taking part in test anxiety desensitization workshops. Results indicate the number of sessions attended by students is inversely related to the counselor's level of anxiety. Implications for counselor screening in desensitization work are mentioned. (Author)

An operant-conditioning technique was used to teach three handicapped children (three to five years old) exhibiting echolalia to respond appropriately to a series of questions. (Author)

Results indicated that the intervention package--including instructions, feedback from an electronic device that measures motor activity, and contingent reinforcement--was successful in reducing activity in the classroom for 8 of the 11 emotionally disturbed Ss (ages 9 to 13 years). (Author/DLS)

Particular emphasis is on self-instruction, self-determined criteria, self-assessment, and self-reinforcement. Self-punishment, comprehensive programs, and innovative self-control procedures (including distraction and restatement of contingencies) are also evaluated. (Author/DLS)

Social feedback was investigated as a treatment strategy for reducing inappropriate verbalizations by a retarded adult in a vocational-training program. Treatment procedures were introduced as a combination of three components: praise for not verbalizing inappropriately, reprimands, and instruction. (Author)

The study investigated the effects of indigenous contingencies in altering administratively related behaviors (including (1) completing federally required reports on student progress, (2) tardiness, and (3) completing weekly timesheets) with 87 employees at a residence for moderately or severely retarded individuals. (Author/PHR)

Group process is defined as the change taking place in interactions among individuals over time. Examines how this occurs within growth-oriented groups that have certain developmental characteristics in common, even though specific group objectives may vary. (Author)