The article reviews programs/research on self-control which were announced in RIE (Resources in Education) and which cover three constructs: cognitive behavior modification using verbal mediation, biofeedback and relaxation training, and modeling. (SBH)

A psychologist provides helpful suggestions for teachers having trouble with negativistic, impulsive, passive-dependent, and anxious children. (CM)

A behavior management program which uses media activities as reinforcers for maintenance and acquisition of appropriate classroom behaviors is described. Ways of using technology-based activities to encourage desirable behavior are discussed. (MP)

Article examines issues and attitudes concerning methods of dealing with hyperactive students. (RW)

Discusses the role of punishment and discipline in teaching children to develop their own inner controls. (MS)

The case study of a 12-year-old girl referred for severe behavioral problems illustrated how attention to baseline measures prevented premature conclusions regarding the impact of a conditioning procedure upon aggresive, acting-out behavior. (Author/SBH)

Three models of behavioral effects of genetic disorders characterized by mental retardation were compared: (1) no-specific effect model (all genetic disorders have identical behavioral outcomes); (2) totally specific model (each genetic disorder has unique outcomes); and (3) partially specific model (two or more genetic disorders share outcomes…

Examined fetal heart rate and movement in 31 healthy fetuses from 20 weeks through birth and at age 6 months. Found that more active fetuses were more difficult, unpredictable, unadaptable, and active as infants that were less active fetuses, and that higher fetal heart rate was associated with lower emotional tone, activity level, and…

Describes findings from an empirical test of the Family Caregiving Model that involved the primary caregivers for 259 children (ages 4-12) with emotional disturbances. Results indicate the importance of the child's external problem behaviors and the family's socioeconomic status and coping strategies as determinants of caregiver stress. (Author/CR)

Briefly reviews the complexities surrounding the definition of giftedness and explores the problems of identification from the point of view of the regular classroom teacher. Discusses developing a definition, the behavior problems of gifted students, and the differences between bright children and gifted students. (Author/CR)

An Alaska elementary school developed an innovative program to reduce bus problems arising from discipline infractions and driver/student frustrations. On every first Tuesday, the principal meets with drivers to offer encouragement and training. Students earn individual and group points for good bus behavior and receive small treats from the…

Describes a model for helping parents address their child's sexually inappropriate behavior. The model focuses on: supporting parents and facilitating their ability to accept their child's sexual problems, processing their affective and cognitive reactions, and devising a plan to help parents talk directly with their child about the sexually…

In this study, 236 clinically referred substance abusing adolescents were grouped on level of self-reported and parent-reported internalizing and externalizing symptoms and compared on important variables. Results reveals that clinically referred adolescent substance abusers can be meaningfully distinguished on levels of externalizing and…