Examined the effectiveness of an interpersonal life skills course on college students' (N=200) self concepts, responding, and locus of control. Results indicated there were short-term changes in locus of control. The need for a typology of such courses is discussed. (Author/BL)

Noncompliant behavior of a severely multihandicapped six-year-old boy was modified through systematic manipulations of an instructional antecedent. Increasing the density of instructional commands and reinforcing discrete compliant responses was found to be the most effective treatment package for controlling behavior. (Author/ABB)

Discusses human sexuality education in light of goals of exemplary programs in biology. Defines and reviews support for sexuality education programs, examining one program goal (behavior change), opposition to sexuality education, and values clarification. Also identifies questions of interest to many adolescents, encouraging teachers to have…

Describes a peer culture development program implemented in three Chicago public high schools (N=150), which uses peer influence in group meetings (classes) as means for reduction of adolescent problem behavior. Reports an evaluation study providing generally positive findings showing reduction in destructive or detrimental behavior. (Author/LLL)

Studying photography helped bring about positive behavior changes in high school students with severe behavior disorders. Because the students were most interested in and impressed with the technology of photography, technical aspects of photography were emphasized in the course. A course outline is included. (RM)

In an effort to enlist teachers' interests in the educational campaign for smoking abatement, the smoking behaviors of prospective teachers in Nigeria were studied. Differences in smoking behaviors of male and female teachers were observed. Implications for health education are presented. (Author/DF)

Evaluated the effectiveness of performance appraisal training with middle level managers (N=402) having computer assisted instruction with and without a behavior modeling workshop. Results indicated that training improved knowledge of performance appraisal, however, addition of the behavior modeling workshop showed no improvements. (LLL)

Investigates the effect of television-mediated aggression and real-life aggression on the behavior of Lebanese children. Observations made of 48 boys and 48 girls six to eight years of age revealed that boys as a group were more aggressive than girls and exhibited more imitative aggression. Girls were more violent after viewing real-life violence.…

Examined family reactions to widowhood using data from the Longitudinal Retirement History Study. Found that average frequency of interaction with available kin increased for both married and widowed persons over time, with greatest increase among women who became widowed. (JAC)

Several forms of hyperkinesis and their symptoms are discussed along with suggested treatment of the hyperkinetic syndrome. (SK)

Two self-report measures of openness and two behavioral measures of openness were administered to 50 subjects prior to and immediately following one of four treatment procedures. Contrary to prediction, none of the measures indicated an increase in openness for those subjects who had undergone openness-promoting treatments. (Author)

According to the author, when applied in a systematic and consistent manner, the four M's of self-management, self-monitoring, self-measurement, self-mediation, and self-maintenance, offer everyone an efficient and effective opportunity to be their own counselor. (Author)

Describes a behavior-modification program used effectively with elementary school underachievers (Grades 3-6). (HMV)

Describes severely handicapped student enrolled in a summer program designed to train teachers to work with the severely impaired and to demonstrate that learning is possible for all children. A behavioristic task-analysis model of instruction was used. (MS)