The article presents 30-year bibliometrical results on trends in the scope, internationality, and impact of the "International Journal of Behavioral Development" ("IJBD") from its inception in 1978 to 2007. Bibliometric data were collected using the databases PsycINFO and Social Science Citation Index (SSCI), and the "IJBD" itself. In comparison…

This bibliography on approaches to behavior modification with juvenile delinquents lists programs in residential situations, intervention with families, basic education courses, and community-based projects. Virtually every facet of behavior control and modification is covered, including some which are controversial. Citations are not annotated.…

Describes a program designed to accelerate and enhance the development of children by applying scientifically sound educational procedures as soon after birth as possible and by continuing their application for as long as the person remains involved in the educational system." Appended are approximately 50 references. (Author/AA)

Summarizes some of the major issues on which psychological theories of motivation differ, and provides a list of readings which relate to the controversy on the nature of motivation. (JR)

Research supported by U.S. Office of Education Contracts OEC-3-10-032 and OEC-6-10-108.

TO ASSESS THE SENSITIVITY AND FLEXIBILITY OF TEACHER TRAINEES IN SITUATIONS WHERE THE LEARNER'S FRAME OF REFERENCE DIFFERS FROM THE TRAINEE'S, A METHOD ENTITLED COMMUNICATION TASK WAS EMPLOYED. THE TRAINEE WAS TOLD TO COMMUNICATE (IN 15 MINUTES) THE CONCEPT OF THE BALANCE OF POWER IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO A "ROLE PLAYER," WHOSE…

THIS STUDY REPORTED ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION OF NEW PROCEDURES FOR INSTRUCTION OF DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES TO AMERICAN YOUTH. A REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE WHICH WAS CONDUCTED BY AN INVESTIGATIVE TEAM. THE STUDIES (212) WERE ABSTRACTED AND COMPRISED THE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY. A WORKING SET OF DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES WERE…

Matching a young child to an appropriate book is an effective way of dispelling fears children might have of beginning school.

Study supported in part by NSF Grant GS-1032 and National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Grant RO-1-HD03258.

The 84 entries contained in this bibliography are arranged under three headings: poetry therapy, bibliotherapy, and relevant related items. Representing books, educational journals, popular magazines, and research studies, the titles span a variety of topics, including the following: poetry therapy in psychiatric nursing, poetry programs in mental…

This bibliography is a collection of approximately 1,800 citations of articles, books, and curriculum materials published between 1960 and June 1975 in the area of moral/ethical/values education. The documents are coded: (A) by type--research report, specific data; review of research; instructional procedure, description, curriculum content,…

This bibliography is the 10th supplement to the original title which covered 1934-1969. The supplements include all titles of earlier years which were found after the original bibliography was published. (Author)

Discusses bibliocounseling, in which students read and react to writing about situations or persons similar to themselves. Overviews key points counselors should be aware of before engaging in bibliotherapy. Presents an annotated bibliography of recent works selected for bibliotherapy comprising fiction for adolescents, and nonfiction for…

Without a positive self-concept and feeling of worth, little will be accomplished in the migrant child's intellectual and psychological development. Educators must recognize this fact and realize that in order for the schools to succeed for migrants, the first priority must be given to instilling in migrant children a valuation of self. This…

Approximately 1,500 published and unpublished books and articles are listed in this bibliography on the broad area of observational learning in children which includes modeling, imitation, and vicarious conditioning. The majority of sources listed are dated from the 1960's and 1970's although some date as far back as the 1930's. Research in such…