This is a general discussion of the validity, reliability, function, and format of questionnaires designed to measure problem behavior, noncompliance, anxiety, social interaction, hyperactivity, drug use, and sexual behavior. Commonly used questionnaires are cited. (CP)

Historical data and information regarding present functioning (including a neurodevelopmental assessment) were collected on 79 preschool children with behavioral and developmental problems. When compared with a matched cohort of children from the community, the clinic population had a higher incidence of developmental concerns. Journal…

Describes the prevalence and types of behavior problems found in a sample of 418 preschool children in North London, United Kingdom. (MP)

Studies that have investigated cognitive behavior therapy methods with clinically relevant child behaviors are reviewed with particular emphasis on subject populations, adequacy of outcome measure, experimental and statistical methodology, and consistency of findings. (MP)

An historical and descriptive account of the procedures and techniques used in a program applying social learning theory to the treatment of aggressive children is presented. (JMF)

The purpose of this study was to survey state departments of special education regarding their terminologies of behavioral disorders. The results were discussed in terms of variations, changes, and current status of state terminology. It was suggested that behavioral disorders may be the emerging state-level terminology. (Author)

Analyzes anecdotal records of students who have presented behavioral problems in previous schools and compares opinionnaires of students, parents, and faculty regarding attendance, attitudes, and communication. The students' records and opinionnaires are compared with their eleventh grade records to ascertain if these problems could have been…

Results of a needs assessment survey completed by 18 teachers of severely and profoundly handicapped students (2-21 years old) indicated that stereotypic behavior, noncompliance, and temper tantrums were among the most difficult to manage behaviors. (CL)

The article reports results from field research on training exceptional children in methods of behavioral self-control--an effort that has developed from interest in the generalization and maintenance of behavior and from concerns raised by educational "humanists". (SBH)

Examines relationships between job characteristics, alienation from work, and work-related behavior for professional-level technical and managerial employees of a manufacturing firm. Results indicate no significant relationships between the nature of jobs and experienced work alienation. However, a pattern of relationships exists between…

Describes and evaluates social learning based intervention program for conduct problem students in the middle grades. A conservative criterion of improvement on measures from two independent sources indicated improvement with seven students. All of the students received improved scores on at least one outcome measure. (Author)

Self-reinforcement through positive or aversive covert imagery was studied in obesity treatment. Subjects were randomly assigned to no-imagery, self-punishment followed by self-reward, and self-reward followed by self-punishment conditions. Neither order nor kind of reinforcement made any difference. Both reinforcement groups were superior to…

Eighteen second-grade children initially received feedback in the form of nonredeemable tokens for reducing their disruptive classroom behavior. (Author)

Available from: Psychonomic Society, 1108 W. 34th Street, Austin, Texas 78705. Studied with 10 learning disabled children (5-9 years old) was the development of self-management skills without direct teacher supervision through the use of operant reinforcement procedures. (IM)

A 16-year-old male, who presented an 11-year history of severe temper outbursts, was apparently successfully treated by a self-control treatment program. The treatment procedure is described in detail. (Author)