An intervention program for the modification of classroom aggressive behavior is outlined. The primary components of this program are positive reinforcement, behavior rehearsal and modeling, and group activity procedures. (Author)

This study examined differences in potential-client preference and believed effectiveness for counseling approaches. Analyses of responses to randomly ordered same-client, same-problem tapes of each approach indicated that the behavioral approach was significantly more highly preferred and believed more effective than either the client-centered or…

The original paper was prepared by Carlyle H. Folkins, Karen Lawson, Edward M. Opton, Jr., and Richard S. Lazarus in 1968. Their reply to Davison's critique is included.

Seventy citations (1886-1980) on psychological and environmental treatment of asthma are reviewed. Information is analyzed for the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): assessment of asthma (self report, activity restriction, medical examination); behavior therapy (relaxation procedures, biofeedback, operant techniques); dynamic…

The inservice participant's booklet presents information for regular class teachers on ways to manage atypical behaviors in the mainstreamed elementary class. Sections address the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): identification (atypical behavioral patterns and learning styles); causes of atypical behavior; academic intervention…

Research is presented on attention problems in children with learning disabilities, and suggestions for remediating the problems are offered. Variables involved are analyzed according to the setting (teacher-child ratio and lesson type); task (nature, props, and the rules); and teacher communication (number of teacher solicitations or questions,…

The document describes a behavior modification program for adolescents in a residential treatment center and presents results of research which illustrate positive results. The self-instructional program focuses on teaching the adolescent self-verbalizations which are conducive to supportive behavior. Five phases are required. First, the…

This training manual is designed to prepare behavior assistants to teach parents and other family members how to use operant conditioning techniques to solve family problems with children. Readers are warned not to attempt to put the recommended procedures to actual use until the text is fully comprehended. Chapter I gives arguments to justify the…

Literature on treatment approaches used with autistic children was reviewed and the effects of two treatment approaches, psychotherapy and behavior therapy, on three autistic children (10 to 15 years old) were investigated. Data from the literature was considered in light of the following questions: What are the aims or goals in treating autistic…

This article presents a model for analyzing the sources of stress which trouble clients, and for designing cognitive/behavioral counseling interventions pertinent to those sources. The concept of stress as responses to both pleasant and unpleasant stimuli and the consequences of inadequate coping processes are examined. Three major sources of…

A BEHAVIORAL APPROACH WAS USED TO TREAT SMALL GROUPS OF CHILDREN IN AN INNER CITY SETTING. THE GROUPS WERE ORGANIZED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE HARTWIG PROJECT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE ORGANIZATION OF DETROIT AND CONSISTED OF CHILDREN WITH SCHOOL ADOPTION PROBLEMS, DELINQUENT GANGS, AND CHILDREN FROM DISADVANTAGED SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY.…

The 3R program at Highland Park Junior High School (St. Paul, Minnesota) serves seventh to ninth grade students with maladaptive behavior from 1 to 3 hours daily with the purpose of facilitating eventual return to all or nearly all regular classes. Student time in the classroom is totally individualized. The treatment plan involves a behavior…

Approaches used in marriage counseling may prove effective in resolving roommate conflict since there are many similarities between marriage and roommate relationships. A simple behavioral model for roommate conflict resolution is described based on a model for resolving marital conflict. It is assumed that conflict occurs when maladaptive…