Provides counselors with systematic guidelines for explaining to an individual student or group of students the targeted behavior in a behavior change project. The six stages of the model are explanation, identification, demonstration, differentiation, role playing, and assessment. A case study illustrates the process. (JAC)

Investigated the impact of behavior modeling training in an industrial plant on male supervisors (N=44) using Kirkpatrick's (1976) four levels of evaluation. Results indicated no behavior or performance change with behavior modeling and re-emphasized the need to use Kirkpatrick's evaluation method to measure training program effectiveness. (LLL)

A model for health education is proposed that focuses on the sociocultural, educational, psycho-behavioral, legal, and scientific foundations of that discipline. (GW)

This paper summarizes the results of a follow-up questionnaire sent to women (N=130) who participated in assertive training programs offered over a four semester period (fall, 1973 through fall, 1974) at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the Extension Division. (Author)

Reports the methods and results of two studies on the successful application of reality therapy (RT) to classroom discipline problems. Results indicate RT is an effective humanizing approach for solving problems. (Author)

This case study demonstrates the value of conceptualizing functional somatic disorders as operants. The subject, an adolescent girl, diagnosed as having a "hysterical neurosis," manifested the symptoms of incessant coughing and mutism. The cough and mutism were treated by extinction and shaping, respectively. Positive results were obtained.…

Discusses the personal experiences of an early childhood education teacher in reconciling behaviorism and humanism. Some specific illustrations of the compatibility of the two approaches are given. (MS)

Shows how program activities can be a major therapeutic tool as an aid in diagnosis, a specific treatment intervention, positive reinforcement after discussion, an aid to behavior management. Discusses general factors to be considered in choosing group activities. (JH)

Describes a counseling program at the University of Arizona which is a short, intensive transactional analysis study problem group. Many students are able to apply what they learn to other areas of their lives. (Author)

The purpose of the study was to examine the process and effectiveness of group counseling as a part of a training program conducted through a Labor Department grant. Members of the training group had better work attendance and less employee turnover than a comparable group not in the training program. (Author)

An historical perspective of social sources that undermine general parental abilities to manage their autistic child is presented and some possible solutions to general management obstacles are suggested. (Author/SB)

Attempts to relate treatment and methodology for behavior modification by tracing progressive developments through the case study, and beginning comparative and followup stages of treatment, and points out how these developments necessitated changes in the types of measuring instruments employed, including concern for both design and data…

A particularly severe case of self-injurious behavior in a multiply (visually, mentally, and emotionally) handicapped 10-year-old girl was successfully treated by response contingent shock, combined with rewards. (DB)

Fictional correspondence between counselor and client indicate how counselors can steer their clients into self-help programs. (HMV)

Describes a behavior modification program that has proved effective with boys with learning and behavior problems. (SB)