The modeling of group experience analogues (or the vicarious observation of such analogues) is by itself ineffective for enhancing attraction to group experiences. Changes were enhanced and of longer duration when modeling was accompanied by social reinforcement of desired behavior. (Author)

A study of the effects of teacher praise notes to parents on the academic performance of three second-grade students unable to complete their reading assignment seatwork is reported. Results showed a marked and enduring improvement in academic performance as a result of the treatment. (PHR)

Explains how to design training programs in which the trainer and the work group collaborate on designing a program that produces agreed-upon behavioral changes in employee performance. The modified critical incident technique is a diagnostic tool which provides information concerning the cost effectiveness of education and training programs. (CT)

Presents two evaluation approaches that can be adapted to a variety of programs: measuring learning and measuring behavior change. Both methods, the measurement of what was learned in a program and the assessment of changes in behavior following a program, can strengthen program evaluation. (MF)

A program using college students as tutor-counselors with low-achieving inner-city junior high school students is described and evaluated. Results support positive program impact in students using teacher ratings of classwork effort, quality, and attitude, and in students' self-reported attitudes toward education, educational aspirations, and…

Modeling and modeling with information feedback were employed as consultation strategies to change teacher behavior. Trainable mentally retarded children (N=7) and one teacher served as subjects. Results showed that modeling alone dramatically reduced the number of words in teacher commands, which had a concomitant effect of increasing the…

A health education curriculum provides a comprehensive multimedia approach to alcohol education for elementary through secondary instruction. (JD)

Forty impulsive fifth and sixth graders participated in a project to help them become more reflective problem solvers. The study hypothesized that training Ss' parents and teachers in D. Meichenbaum's verbal self-regulation procedures would be more effective than training only children in such procedures. (Author)

The study was designed to determine the effects of increased stimulation on the hyperactive behavior of three profoundly retarded boys (mean age 14 years). The results of the study indicated that increased stimulation was effective in reducing the Ss' hyperactive behavior. (Author)

Studies that have investigated cognitive behavior therapy methods with clinically relevant child behaviors are reviewed with particular emphasis on subject populations, adequacy of outcome measure, experimental and statistical methodology, and consistency of findings. (MP)

Asserts that most persons use too little positive reinforcement in interpersonal dealings. Outlines and comments on a four-stage lesson plan (involving introduction, social interchange, discussion of experience, and summary/conclusion) which is designed to allow participants to experience how they use positive reinforcement in contacts with…

The article discusses the history, philosophy goals of a treatment program for seriously emotionally disturbed junior high school students. (Author/PHR)

An instructional interaction model for use with severely handicapped students is presented. The three stages in the development of instructional management are described, and it is explained that the model is designed to increase interaction between the teacher and students to facilitate the student's acquisition of a specified behavior. (PHR)

Behaviors exhibited by five institutionalized severely retarded adults were formally observed while they were on and off medication. (Author/SBH)

This study focuses on the achievement of objectives in nutrition education programs. Causes of desired changes in attitudes and behavior are presented. (SA)