Capitalizing on student interest and establishing contingencies for good behavior are seen to be effective ways of dealing with behavior problems in the classroom. (CL)

Results of several behavior modification programs are described. Legal concerns have arisen regarding whether individuals must consent to treatment. Dr. Michael Lerner, a Kansas City lawyer, says consent must be given. (RH)

This article reports on part of a commissioned research study into students with severe challenging behaviour in primary schools serviced by the Catholic Education Office (Parramatta Diocese) in western Sydney. The focus of the study was on the prevalence of severe challenging behaviour and the nature of presenting behaviour. Questionnaires were…

An adjustment process was designed and implemented for unmanageable inmates in a maximum security prison. The process provides a behavioral program for "problem" inmates with special emphasis on behavior management training for correctional officers. (Editor)

Studied was the comparative effectiveness of dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate for the treatment of severe behavior disorders among 18 children (from 5 to 10 1/2 years of age) hospitalized for neuropsychiatric conditions. (Author)

Examples of three emotionally disturbed children whose behavior deteriorated in regular class placements are cited to support the author's contention that the least restrictive environment principle may err in the direction of underserving and underprotecting handicapped children. Also questioned is the violation of individual differences by…

The guide presents information for parents, advocates, residential counselors, or retarded persons on the use of drugs in behavior modification. Reasons for concern over the use of drugs are noted, and general principles regarding such factors as individual differences in metabolism and reaction, dosage level, and changes over time are discussed.…

This review of recent research offers practical suggestions for maintaining discipline in the classroom. The first half discusses, in outline form, techniques for preventing classroom disruption, action to take when problems arise, and when to use punishment. The second half examines specific ways to deal with student misbehavior. An outline lists…

A 158 ITEM SURVEY, THE BEHAVIOR CLASSIFICATION CHECKLIST (BCC), WAS CONSTRUCTED TO MEASURE THE VARIABILITY IN INTENSITY REACTION TO PUPIL CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS. THE NINE SCALES OBTAINED BY FACTOR ANALYSIS WERE EXPLORED TO CHECK THEIR CONSTRUCT VALIDITY AGAINST OTHER MEASURES AND OTHER INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECTS. WHEN SPECIAL SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND…

The problem of student crime and violence goes beyond the school to include parents, the community, institutions, and agencies at all levels. This report attempts to identify indicators of disruption in a school system and then makes short- and long-range recommendations for handling them. Some of the recommendations include interpersonal…

The paper deals with the identification of chronically disruptive students in Iowa. The first section details the sociological and educational characteristics of chronically disruptive students. Such students are said to be rebellious, to defy behavioral standards, and to fare poorly in academics. A second section addresses differential diagnosis…

This practicum report describes a program to aid in reducing the incidence of disruptive behavior of students through the use of the Adlerian Theory of Psychology. The report contains a general definition of the problem, which was the reduction of the disruptive student behavior, and the objectives to be achieved from the program. There is a…

During the course of the PACE I.D. Center Project, 1966-1969, staff members recorded references that they felt contributed to the general knowledge of the prevention of learning and behavior problems. More specifically, those references that implied concern for the child in his total environment were considered most relevant. The references are…

A selection of psychoanalytic literature on childhood traumas is reviewed. Reported are specific observable experiences or circumstances which have been followed by psychopathological development or behavior. Among the experiences and circumstances investigated were: childhood observation of adult intercourse; childhood bodily illness;…