People are becoming more aware of the dangers of smoking, but nonsmokers still find it difficult to avoid inhaling second-hand smoke. Ways to separate smokers from nonsmokers in public places and to get smokers to refrain from smoking in the presence of nonsmokers are discussed. (IS)

Reviews 15 studies using Social Skills Training (SST) with delinquent populations and discusses conceptual and methodological issues. Concludes that findings do not yet provide unequivocal support for the usefulness of SST in reducing criminal behavior of delinquents. (Author/WAS)

Studied neuropsychological recovery following alcohol abuse as a function of age. Alcoholics (N=31) were administered a repeatable neuropsychological test battery for the three months immediately following cessation of drinking. Results suggest that beyond age 40, humans increase in vulnerability to the toxic effects of alcohol. (JAC)

Investigated communication in happy and distressed married couples (N=58) in two studies. Problem-solving behaviors were evaluated by the spouses and observers. Half of the distressed couples received written feedback. Results indicated both happy and distressed wives engaged in more negative behaviors than husbands, and videotape and written…

Training in self evaluation of speech performance was combined with a self managed, performance contingent maintenance schedule during the treatment of two young adult stutterers. Covert and overt assessment indicated that whenever the self evaluation training procedure was introduced to the maintenance schedule, it was associated with…

The case study describes how the positive behavior changes of a mainstreamed second grader with severe emotional problems made similarly positive changes in the attitudes and actions of two teachers toward mainstreaming. It is proposed that positive commitments from regular class teachers toward mainstreaming can be fostered by helping them…

Presents, in four articles, a case study of process and outcomes of time-limited counseling; George S. Howard's comments on the case study method; Michael Lambert's critique of the study, citing advantages and disadvantages of single case outcome studies; and reactions of the researchers to the comments and critique. (PAS)

Describes the theory of self-defeating behaviors and discusses the theory's relevance for treatment of families' systems dysfunctions. Presents a case study illustrating the theory's application in a family systems approach for counselors. (RC)

The study examined the effects of two group counseling approaches--social skills and relaxation training--on 46 learning disabled (LD) first and second graders' self-concept and on their in-class behavior, as assessed by their teachers. (Author)

Investigated the effectiveness of an innovative method of counseling, Rapid Problem Resolution (RPR) with chronically unemployed rehabilitation clients. Counselors used the RPR technique with 29 problem clients whose cases were about to be closed unsuccessfully. In this study, 19 of the 26 clients were rehabilitated. (Author)

Follow-up data are presented for 6- and 12-months on male alcoholics (N=20) who received either a multifaceted inpatient alcoholism treatment program alone (controls) or emetic or shock aversion therapy in addition to that program. Both emetic and control subjects compiled more days of abstinence than shock subjects. (Author)

Presents unilateral family therapy in which intervention is directed toward changing the behavior of an uncooperative family member through working with a cooperative member as mediator. Applies the approach to the problem of endeavoring to reach and change an uncooperative alcohol abuser. (Author)

Studied frequency of occurrence of four different types of physical contact (touching, holding hands, sitting-on-lap, and hugging) in school-based helping interactions between nonprofessional child aides and young referred children. Frequency of contact behaviors did not relate either to adjustment status at referral or to intervention outcomes.…

Assigned 24 supervisors to two behavior modeling workshops designed to improve the supervisors' skills in coaching and handling employee complaints. Generalization of observational learning to a novel context was significantly better in the experimental group, showing the efficacy of formalized retention processes. (Author)

Depressed outpatients received treatment focusing on interpersonal skills, cognitions, or pleasant events. Patients received immediate treatment or delayed treatment. All treatment modalities significantly alleviated depression. All patients improved on most dependent variables, regardless of whether variables were directly addressed in treatment.…