Results were interpreted as supporting Spielberger's notion that trait anxiety reflects a dispositional tendency to respond with anxiety in ego-threat situations and as suggesting that personality trait measures may be more relevant outcome indicators than measures of transitory mood states in marathon therapy research. (Author)

This paper reviews some pertinent literature as regards measuring teacher effectiveness (1) by subjective observation of the teacher by, usually, the principal or superintendent; (2) by systematic, detailed, objective observation of the teacher; including studies on classroom interaction; and (3) by pupil productivity. (Author)

Forty eighth-grade students, all failing math, were divided into a control group and an experimental group. Control group received traditional treatment. Experimental group met with trained older peer tutors twice a week. Results indicate that experimental group improved significantly while control group did not. (HMV)

Described is the alinguistic (without language) child, and proposed is a remedial program stressing manual communication methods. (Author/DB)

This study is an inductive analysis of the relationship between stated purposes for adult education programs and the behaving-valuing processes of potential low status clients as revealed in social science research. (Author/EA)

This report details the development of a comprehensive and coordinated continuing education program of mental health training for professional and paraprofessional workers engaged in the delivery of human services to clients who live in a special catchment area formerly known as the Model Cities areas of Savannah, Georgia. The thrust of the…

Although motivation has long been regarded as essential for behavior, very little research has been done on its role in behavior change. This paper focuses on this issue by examining motivations for eating and dieting in obese and anorexic patients. Measuring the commitment to eating and the commitment to dieting, the study finds that motivations…

Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of positive and negative reinforcements upon black college students. In the first experiment subjects received either positive or negative reinforcement from a black or a white evaluator. Results indicated that behavioral change (compliance) was greater in response to negative reinforcement…

Described is a structured approach to managing behavior and increasing socialization skills of severely disturbed children in primary and adolescent classrooms. It is noted that manual signing accompanied by verbalization, gesture, and physical assisting is used to communicate behavioral expectations in the primary class; while in the adolescent…

Provided are some of the guidelines used in the Village School Behavior Modification Program for children with behavior problems in Bergen County, New Jersey. Included are definitions of the terms "emotionally disturbed" and "socially maladjusted", descriptions of some behavior modification techniques used, copies of forms and…

This study investigates cognitive dissonance and self-perception theories, utilizing the bogus pipeline to measure attitude change. Subjects were 48 college students. They were assigned randomly to one of four experimental groups, on the basis of extreme "pro" scores on an issue dealing with student participantion in university course…

Assertive training is a set of procedures that the counselor can use to help clients, in particular women, to achieve a greater sense of freedom and personal satisfaction in a wide variety of life situations. Especially in the world of work, the occupational behavior of women is often hampered not only by existing structural barriers but also by…