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Peer reviewedShapiro, Edward S.; Derr, Tami F. – Special Services in the Schools, 1987
The scope and incidence of school-based aggression, specifically physical and verbal assault, are noted. Interventions discussed include: contingency management (reinforcement, ignoring, response cost, timeout, peer procedures, and aversive consequences) and self-management procedures (social skills training, problem-solving training, and…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Contingency Management
Peer reviewedMorris, Richard J.; Kratochwill, Thomas R. – Special Services in the Schools, 1987
This literature review focuses on behavioral intervention strategies for the reduction of school-related fears and anxieties. Major behavior therapy procedures are discussed: systematic desensitization and its variations, modeling, self-control, and cognitive behavioral approaches. General research trends in fear and anxiety reduction are also…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Desensitization
Peer reviewedReynolds, William M.; Stark, Kevin D. – Special Services in the Schools, 1987
The article describes components of school-based programs that have demonstrated efficacy in treatment of depressed children and adolescents. Components include self-monitoring, activity scheduling, cognitive restructuring, attribution retraining, self-evaluation training, self-reinforcement training, and relaxation training. Results of studies…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Depression (Psychology), Educational Therapy
Peer reviewedMiller, Gloria – Special Services in the Schools, 1987
Issues in effective diagnosis of such dishonest behavior as cheating, lying, and nonconfrontative stealing are discussed. Published intervention approaches for dishonest behavior are reviewed, including negative sanctions, direct appeals to morality, public affirmation, covert sensitization, timeout, reinforcement contingency procedures, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Cheating, Contingency Management
Peer reviewedForman, Susan G.; Neal, James A. – Special Services in the Schools, 1987
School-based training programs for personal and social coping skills have shown evidence of effectiveness in primary prevention of substance abuse. Early intervention programs for students most at risk are also needed, such as peer intervention, student assistance, and behavioral self-management programs in the areas of smoking and alcohol/drug…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Coping, Drinking, Drug Abuse
