Describes the outcome of a short-term, family-centered, behavioral approach to chronic pain at the University of Minnesota Hospitals. Family members were taught operant conditioning techniques which rewarded nonpain-oriented behavior in patients. By treating the total family, 75 percent of the patients and families were able to lead satisfactory…

During self-recording and picture cue training, the Ss completed an increased proportion of independent task changes, and this behavior was maintained for more than ten weeks following removal of the training procedures. (Author/DLS)

The following components of self-control are reviewed: self-recording, self-evaluation, self-determination of contingencies, and self-instruction. (Author/DLS)

Assessed the differential effects of single v multiple adult models on second- and third-grade children's expression of preferences when the modeled preferences are either consistent or divergent. (CM)

Describes series of successful marital workshops conducted at Kansas State Penitentiary, involving problems of inmates, their wives and children. Marital and family counseling seen as effective in implementing changes in inmates' attitudes and behaviors. Recommends marital counseling in all penitentiaries; suggests social workers work to make…

Presents a speculative model for predicting differential rates of therapeutic change. From a review of 52 comparative psychotherapy studies, certain hypothesized relationships between the characteristics constituting the model and a variety of psychological treatment procedures were assessed. Use of the model for generating and guiding research is…

Compared relative effectiveness of exercise and eating habit change individually and in combination for weight loss and physical conditioning. Results indicated significant improvement for all treatment groups. Groups who exercised showed most improvement in physical fitness. Combining exercise and eating habit change yielded best results in…

Compared effectiveness of group assertion therapy with individual assertion therapy. Results indicated no significant differences between group v individual assertion training. Pre-, post-, and follow-up measures demonstrated that both treatments were effective in increasing assertive behavior skills and in reducing hostility and anger. Treatment…

A significant increase in correctly completed steps of the targeted behavior was noted for the independence-training group. (Author/DLS)

The results showed that in each setting, overcorrection procedures were associated with statistically significant differences in the target behaviors. (Author/DLS)

A description is given of a program designed to improve the quality of college life through optimizing well-being and life satisfaction in four areas: exercise, nutrition, ecology, and relaxation. (JD)

A minicourse concerning patient management skills at the University of Washington School of Dentistry is described. A method to evaluate students' application of the social learning theory presented in the minicourse is reported. Students were trained in 12 specific skills, and then observed during rgular appointments. (MLW)

Evaluates the effectiveness of two components of parent training programs: (1) parents recording their own ignoring and rewarding behavior, and (2) verbal social reinforcement from peers and the consultant. Subjects were 40 parents of children (seven to nine years) with behavior problems. (MP)

The obtained contrast effect was conducive to learning, and the procedure was effective in teaching the multiply handicapped hearing impaired Ss to speechread the training words. (Author/DLS)

A new behavioral technology, self-management, is directed toward developing the capacity in clients to regulate their own behavior. Among the strategies are covert modeling and rehearsal, covert sensitization, and thought-stopping. Self-management techniques have been successful with placement activities, drug dependency, alcoholism, self-concept…