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Emery, Robert E.; Marholin David, II – American Psychologist, 1977
A review of a representative sample of behavioral interventions with delinquents from 1968 to 1976 suggests that behavioral interventions may be producing first-order change only. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Change Agents, Change Strategies

Herrnstein, R. J. – American Psychologist, 1977
In this response to Skinner's criticism of a previously written article, Herrnstein notes that phylogenic behavior as used by Skinner refers to a third kind of behavior. Herrnstein suggests that this is neither a necessary nor a desirable addition to behavioristic analysis. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Conceptual Schemes

Shapiro, Deane H. Jr.; Zifferblatt, Steven M. – American Psychologist, 1976
After briefly reviewing the clinical outcome literature for both strategies, the article concludes with a discussion of the rehabilitative and preventive benefits that may be gained from a combination of the two techniques. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Change Agents, Change Strategies

Rosen, Gerald M. – American Psychologist, 1976
When psychologists develop clinically effective behavior therapies that can be totally self-administered, a number of important issues are raised. The present article considers these issues and begins a discussion on the development and use of non-prescription behavior therapies. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection