This article describes brief therapy using a structural approach. During the course of therapy the encopretic behavior of a pre-adolescent boy was observed in relation to the interaction and structure of the family system. The presenting problem was analyzed as a sign of family dysfunction. (Author)

A cluster analysis of 282 rehabitation-need profiles of alcoholic clients resulted in extraction of seven distinct groups. Each group was described in terms of its level of psychological-need satisfaction related to the seven scales of the Human Service Scale. Various problems of adjustment for each group were discussed. (Author)

A rapid treatment approach to common sexual dysfunctions has been used in treating 59 couples, including 74 symptomatic individuals. The intensive workshop format resulted in a saving of patient and professional time and is seen as a viable alternative to more time-consuming approaches of treating various sexual dysfunctions. (Author)

Questionnaires from 225 homosexual and 233 heterosexual adult women revealed 115 cases of rape or attempted rape. Data from 78 follow-up questionnaires are summarized. About the same proportion of lesbians and heterosexuals, age 16 or over, were the object of rape. Inferences are drawn about the rapists' attitudes toward women. (Author)

Reports that amphetamine given to normal boys resulted in a marked decrease in motor activity and reaction time, and improved performance on cognitive test, a response similar to those observed in hyperactive children. (SL)

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children data were obtained from 18 violent juvenile offenders. The similarities ratio was computed and compared with the score from a random subsample of 18 juveniles from a larger population of 200 offenders. There was a significantly lower similarities ratio for the violent group. (Author)

A teacher may be the first person to sense a potentially suicidal student through observing changes in behavior; it is important to realize the seriousness of the situation and to seek help for the disturbed child. (JD)

Describes 10 affirmative actions, with suggestions on how to implement them, for handling behavior and learning problems in the classroom. (Author/RK)

Describes group therapy techniques involving the whole family of a child with a behavior or learning difficulty. A direct question approach is used, with major responsibility for behavior change placed upon the family. The therapist's role is minimized and the influence of parent expectation on child behavior stressed. (BF)

Only in the West, or traditional societies destroyed by contact with the West are there those who define themselves as alcoholics. The alcoholic feels himself to be vulnerable. At the same time, he cannot tolerate the intimacy of a relationship in which he could be protected and dependent. (Author)

Ten authors present suggestions for coping with the problems of intramural athletic programs. (MM)

The controversy over the use of drugs centers around the questionable nature of their effectiveness, the adequacy of the research base, the criteria for determining the need for drugs, the monitoring process for drug therapy, and the etiology of hyperactivity. (MV)

The present study was undertaken with two related goals: (a) to examine the relationships between the WRAT and CAT, and (b) to examine the relationships which may exist between these academic achievement tests -nd a standard intelligence battery such as the Wechsler Scale. (Author)

The acceptability of behavioral treatment interventions is very important. Problem severity, treatment approach, time needed for treatment implementation, treatment integrity, effectiveness of treatment, and understanding are factors influencing acceptability. A model for conceptualizing the impact of acceptability on treatment compliance,…