Theoretical analysis of two idealized discrimination situations show that certain assumptions of habit strength development need not result in differentiated predictions for the performance of two drive-level groups when the numbers of occurences of responses are equated. (Author)

Assessed sleep disorders in 265 visually impaired and 67 non-disabled 10- to 72-month olds. Found that infants with visual impairments had more difficulties in falling asleep and in sleeping through the night than nonhandicapped children. Also found a relationship between sleep disorders and the regularity of children's daily routine and…

The "Personal Behavior Health Project" is a tool the health teacher can use to promote actual changes in health behavior. (MM)

In a survey of 4-H and non-4-H youths from ten urban and ten rural counties, the author investigated the extent and predictors of drug abuse. (Author)

In this article the relationship between teacher change and teacher learning is analysed. Data presented here were gathered through self-study research over a 30-month period, during which the author, as a teacher-researcher in Malta, systematically recorded observations and reflections into a reflective journal. This article addresses issues such…

This program organizes and focuses "peer group attention" upon a 'focus person.' This person has volunteered and has set his personal goals which he hopes to turn into real action with the help of the peer group. A schedule of peer group reinforcement helps to transform his goals into habits. The program can be introduced generally, for class…

Gives an outline for decision making at staff meetings to effect a behavior modification program. (GB)

Studies the convergence between current drug use and the use of drugs in the future by adolescents. The overall pattern suggests sources other than previous drug experience must be considered in attempting to explain intentions for future use. (Author)

The problem of teaching behavioral science from the preschool years through secondary school is examined. The objective of a scope and sequence" chart is to help a child develop a causal orientation toward behavior as opposed to the arbitrary, judgmental, stereotype approach. (Author/JB)

The efficiency of behavior modification technology, as a therapeutic intervention process, has been amply demonstrated. The establishment of special educational settings for modification of deviant behavior, as reported here, provides opportunity for a controlled analysis of the effects of groups of experimental variables, where treatment in…

This paper provides some practical as well as theoretical uses of group desensitization. It is hoped that the reader will gain some knowledge as to how to apply this technique in a variety of situations as well as with a number of variations. Although some problems of application have been mentioned, the authors intend that the therapist feel a…

Discusses the societal values and behavior patterns that Chinese preschools reinforce and instill in children. (HOD)

Written for the skeptical teen who groans at the mere concept of manners, this guide provides answers to simple and complex etiquette problems, showing that being polite is a learned skill that can produce effective results. Chapters over a broad range of behavior issues including gift-giving, conversation, personal hygiene, appropriate attire,…

Studied diversity in high-level competence with 122 students identified as academically gifted, in grades 6-8. Results, which contradicted linear, single-scale models of intelligence, supported a three-factor solution: linguistic, logical-mathematical, and social. Specialization and generalization developed in tension with each other, yielding…