This study investigated three aspects of the study skills and academic performances of at-risk college freshmen. The following questions were examined: (1) Can groups of at-risk freshmen who have different levels of academic performance be identified through pre-existing differences in study skills? (2) Do significant changes in study skills, as…

This manual, written in workbook form, presents a self-management program for individuals with severe disabilities. The program is designed to facilitate treatment gains in multiple settings and in the absence of a treatment provider. The steps in the program include: (1) getting ready (define behaviors, measure behaviors, choose a reward, and…

Two methods of teaching interaction and communication skills were compared. One method was lecturing while a second involved lecturing plus modeling and practice. Results showed that although both groups of 24 subjects made progress, only the second group's learning of communication skills was statistically significant compared to the pretest…

This report deals with the measurement of personality changes employing two modes of statistical treatment of data derived from two modes of group confrontation procedures. One group met for 12 weekly three-hour sessions. The other group met in an intensive group confrontation procedure for a continuous 38-hour session. (Author)

This article examines the development of women's studies programs and the impact such a development will have on society. The role of the counselor in the changing society is alos explored. (EJT)

The author discusses in detail the case of a fifth grade student with behavior problems. Transactional analysis, group counseling, and counseling of parents as well as teachers were successful in effectively dealing with the problems at hand. (SE)

Examines the role of satire in immunizing receivers to counterarguments and concludes that attitude changes effected in low ego involved subjects are not maintained when influenced by counterarguments. (MH)

Full Cleanliness Training (a procedure in which the trainee is required to correct the results of inappropriate toileting behavior by cleaning himself and his clothing) was used in combination with positive reinforcement to deal with a trainable retarded 8 year old boy with encopresis and a toilet phobia. (Author/CL)

Behavioral modification techniques are used with families of children in foster care as a way of helping them achieve long-range goals for their children. Case examples illustrate the goals, intervention plans, and the outcomes. (Author)

Describes the interpretation of early recollections of clients as a technique for life style assessment. The client's recollections are posited as reflecting the way he/she sees himself/herself in relation to the world and others. Idiographic assessment presents a picture of the basic beliefs and motives of the student. (SJL)

Outlines the procedures used by one elementary school counselor to meet the needs of a teacher with a disruptive class. Includes comments by another elementary school counselor at the end. (Author)