This research was done to determine if a random sample of normal first-grade children would demonstrate performance changes on a process assessment task when differential reinforcers were employed. A number of students improved under one of the reinforcers, but an equal number demonstrated depressed performance. (Author)

The purposes of this paper are: (1) to examine the extent to which behavior modifiers who work in classroom settings have given attention beyond lipservice to the need for longitudinal or follow-up data; and (2) to discuss problems in the methodology and design of followup research. (Author)

Sociometry is a valid screening device for early classroom behavior assessment, a method of encouraging greater teacher involvement in modifying maladaptive social learning, and a valid criterion measure of behavioral intervention strategies. (Author)

After participating in a public speaking situation that allowed collection of self-report, physiological, and behavioral manifestations of anxiety, 67 subjects were randomly assigned to either desensitization, "T scope" therapy, or no treatment. Desensitization reduced public speaking anxiety in both contexts, whereas the placebo was effective…

Six alternative school programs are evaluated to provide additional insight into their effectiveness in (1) promoting cognitive achievement, (2) developing positive student attitudes and self-concepts, (3) developing positive behavior change, and (4) providing long-term benefits to the students. (MJB)

The author describes basic characteristics of an emerging societal ideology which he calls "technocracy," or "technogoical consciousness," and discusses ways in which the use of behavior modification, career education, and competency-based education promote the socialization of students to this restrictive ideology. (MJB)

Defines discipline problems and discipline and discusses why discipline problems exist within the schools and Harvey Clarizo's four steps that teachers can take to minimize these problems. (EM)

Discusses strategies for individualizing instruction for the following groups of special needs students: hearing impaired, visually impaired, those with learning and/or behavior disorders, and orthopedically or health impaired. Also discusses the behavioral approach to classroom management in relation to special students. (SH)

Reports the teaching behaviors of instructors who (1) willfully and (2) under mandate adopted a new earth science syllabus. After a four year time span had elapsed, both groups exhibited similar behaviors. (CP)

The effectiveness of an educational program in decreasing utilization of the prothrombin time determination as a routine admission laboratory test by house staff physicians at a teaching hospital was studied. The results emphasize the need to measure the long-term outcome of educational programs aimed at modifying the clinical behavior of…

Collaboration in behavior modification among consultants, administrators and teaching staff was found effective in solving child management problems in a day care center. (GO)

Describes a self-awareness process that enables the teacher to teach cognitive coping rather than to discipline children. The process involves playing the Okazi Word Game, keeping a coping diary, the teacher coding his own behavior as well as the childrens using the Coping Behaviors Index, and task analysis. (Author/AM)

Compared the similarities and differences between the steps engaged in by master's and doctoral level school psychologists as they conducted operant behavioral consultations. Two of the 12 major steps in conducting operant behavioral case consultations revealed significant differences. Questions are raised regarding efficiency and outcomes of…

Thirty-six conduct problem first graders were randomly assigned to either a special class of eight children or regular classes. (Author)