A sample of 36 children 5 years of age were trained in perspective-taking skills in order to assess the effectiveness of various types of feedback in training. (Author/JMB)

A shortened version of a learning-set training procedure was given to 80 children four and five years of age. These children and 16 untrained controls were then tested for quantity conservation. Results relate task performance on the conservation tasks to the type of training received. (Author/JMB)

Self instruction and external instructional methods were compared with 19 mentally retarded adults. Results indicated that participants receiving verbal self-instructional training in the complex sequencing task achieved and sustained a higher level of performance than participants receiving external instruction. (Author/DB)

Description of training programs for using business applications software highlights implementing programs for Lotus 1-2-3 and dBASE III Plus. The amount of computer experience of the users and the difference in training methods needed are discussed, and the use of a Macintosh computer for producing notes is explained. (LRW)

Comparison of earnings between control and experimental groups subsequent to participation in experimental training programs provides a credible estimate of program effectiveness. Too much of the nonexperimental estimation of the effects of training programs seems dependent on models that cannot be subjected to powerful statistical tests. (MLF)

The learning style of older executives differs from that of younger ones. If training is to be effective, the methodology must be different as well. Trainers must "look to the learner" if they are to meet the learning needs of senior executives as well as satisfy the demands of the marketplace. (JOW)

"Tomorrow's Teachers," the Holmes Group Report, is reviewed. Areas of agreement and disagreement are explored. (MT)

Discusses the field of teleconferencing as it relates to corporate training at a distance. Covers types of services available, types of equipment used, costs, and perceptions of effectiveness. (CH)

This article reports on an experiment that evaluated the effects of a 27-day sit up exercise training program on adipose cell size and adiposity. Fat biopsies were taken by needle aspiration from male subjects before and after a progressive training regimen. Results are discussed. (Author/DF)

Proposes that a model of conflict resolution based on communication theory constitutes an effective approach to the learning of skills in conflict management. In this framework, it may become possible to change negative perceptions through cognitive processes as a basis for acquisition of conflict resolution skills. (Author/JAC)

Four young children with severe and moderate handicaps were taught to generalize play responses. Across the four participants, training to generalize within-toy sets resulted in complete between-class generalization in 11 sets, partial generalization in 3 sets, and no generalization in 2 sets. (Author/CL)

Twenty profoundly retarded children (mean chronological age 14 years) were trained to play with ordinary toys, half by behavior modification and half by a control procedure. Operant training led to some increases in total toy contact but was not significantly more effective than the control technique in promoting independent constructive play.…

A multiple baseline design across subjects assessed effects of vestibular stimulation on acquisition of erect and symmetrical sitting of three preschoolers with severe and multiple handicaps. All three Ss made gains in erect sitting. Results from the symmetrical sitting measure were less conclusive. (Author/CL)

The authors review recreation/leisure training programs conducted with moderately/severely disabled individuals. Emphasis is placed on databased task-analytic, instructional efforts and recent curriculum volumes/position papers. Programing implications include the value of task sequences involving gradual increments in response requirements.…

Compared Minnesota Couples Communication Program and Structured Behavior Exchange training with a waiting list control group through a multivariate repeated measures procedure (N=32 couples). Results indicated a general short-term improvement for both groups, but a need for follow-up experiences to maintain treatment gains. (JAC)