The study assessed the efficacy of a systematic program of intervention designed to facilitate a goodness of fit between 38 behavior problem secondary level students and a rural school system. Implications of the study are that teachers may be effective advocates for problem students when assisted by trained personnel. (Author)

The study evaluated behaviorally the effects of W. Glasser's classroom meetings (nonjudgemental discussions involving the whole class) on the argumentative behavior of ten preadolescent, inner-city, learning disabled children. Appropriate behaviors regarding positive interactions were maintained, and inappropriate argumentative behaviors were…

Although differences in composite Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children--Revised (WISC-R) measures were exhibited by children with mental retardation, learning disabilities, and psychological or behavioral disorders, few significant group differences were exhibited. Caution is necessary in making diagnostic statements based on WISC-R profile…

Observations of 127 boys with behavior problems (ages 9 to 13) were made to study the correlation between air pressure and adverse behavior in the Ss. Results showed that, with each change in barometric pressure, there was an obvious change in the Ss' behavior. (PHR)

Wheelchair mobility training (contingent upon inappropriate stereotypic behavior) combined with social praise (contingent upon toy-play behavior) effectively reduced the inappropriate behavior of three nonambulatory, profoundly retarded Ss (14 and 15 years old) to near zero level. (Author)

Describes a study that examined the classroom behavior and reading achievement of elementary school children placed on the Feingold food additive elimination diet. Concludes that children who remained on the diet for six months became less impulsive but did not raise their reading scores significantly. (FL)

The self-injurious behavior of a 37-month-old, developmentally disabled, severely handicapped child was reduced with an overcorrection procedure, though no transfer of training to the home setting took place. (Author/DLS)

Indirect self-destructive behavior (ISDB) is associated with direct suicide potential, dissatisfaction with the treatment program and with life in general, confused reasoning and judgment, poor prognosis for discharge, the absence of religious commitment, and significant losses in the patient's life. ISDB is an alternative form of suicide. (Author)

A parent education program using a classroom format was effective in teaching parents concepts and application of social learning theory to child behavioral development. Results are discussed in terms of efficiency, prevention of childhood behavior problems, program content, and changes in parent behavior. (Author)

Argues for small alternative schools as a method for dealing with disruptive, alienated youth. Outlines the basic ingredients necessary to the success of such a program. Specifically addresses six possible objections to these alternative schools for disaffected students. (SJL)

Behavioral literature on childhood fears, including conceptual models, normative research, and fear-reduction studies is reviewed. (Author/MP)

Reinforcement of appropriate student behavior in order to create peer role models is an effective disciplinary technique for physical education classes. (LH)

Using the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), the study examined whether being classified as having normal, moderate, or severe behavior problems affected the creativity scores of 90 low income, nonmentally retarded boys (ages 8 to 12). (Author/PHR)

To generate normative data by grade and sex to accompany behavior rating scales, teachers rated 483 boys and girls in grades 1 through 4. Among results was that females were assigned more positive ratings. The findings suggested that rating scales be reexamined since norms by grade level and sex may be desirable attributes. (Author/SBH)

Jogging was used to modify disruptive behavior as part of the classroom routine for 12 learning disabled elementary-grade boys. The number of incidents of each of five negative behaviors were reduced by half following the 10-minute jogging routine. (SBH)