Several hypotheses concerning the effectiveness of teacher modeling are raised. (MM)

This study assessed the comparative effectiveness of cognitive, arousal reduction, and combined cognitive and arousal reduction treatments for test anxiety. Results indicated cognitive therapy was more effective in reducing anxiety in the analogue testing situation and improving grade point average than other treatment and control procedures.…

The effectiveness of negative practice and self-control procedures were evaluated in isolation and in combination in the reduction of smoking behavior. Female smokers (N=50) were assigned to either of three treatment programs. Data provided evidence for the superiority of the combined treatment package. (Author)

Investigates effects of human relations laboratory experiences on interpersonal behavior of college students. Subjects were 79 college students. Results indicate participation in human relations training laboratories does have an effect on self-perception and behavior. (Author/HMV)

Describes the rationale, specific objectives, and sessions of a course in assertive training developed for young people from approximately 11 to 14 years of age. Responses to the program, cautions for potential leaders, and uses for counselors are summarized. (Author)

Presents a general background on the cause, the effect and the treatment of adolescent obesity. Examines the counselor's role when counseling these teenagers. (HMV)

This article reports an experiment in training teachers in human relations and understanding of student behaviors. The research found the training of the teachers resulted in less negative student behaviors. The authors note that both ability to communicate empathy and focusing on students needing help are important variables. (NG)

Addresses itself to the problem of managing disruptive student behavior in the public classroom. Three major models for handling behavior are identified: the disciplinarian approach, the behavior modification approach and the therapist approach. (Editor/RK)

It was concluded, from this study, that the short-term training was enough to train the teachers to use an instrument for assessment, but not enough to bring about behavior change. (RC)

One of the most important contributions of choice awareness strategy is the evolution of a simple classification system involving five kinds of choices: caring, ruling, enjoying, sorrowing, and thinking/working (CREST). The author explains the classification system and how counselors can implement it. (Author/HMV)

This article reports on the development and evaluation of an instructional module for teaching systematic desensitization. Physiological and self-report data reflecting changes in client fear levels were gathered in an attempt to determine whether the instructional module is effective. (Author)

Questions need to be asked about whether students with an interest in the helping professions believe systematic human relations training to be useful and relevant. The present study investigated the students' evaluation of human relations training by means of the Illinois Course Evaluation Questionnaire. (Author)

How effectiveness of a trainer does not depend on knowing more principles of good management, but on ability to understand and facilitate behavior change. (HD)

This article describes how an elementary school counselor used sixth grade students to help change the behavior of a disruptive student through positive reinforcement. (Author)