The organization of the self-help program for adolescents at Mendocino State Hospital is structured to provide a continuing growth experience for its residents through the strategic use of role relationships, status positions and other social reinforcers. (Authors)

Article shows four basic approaches for using discipline and nine strategies for preventing discipline problems in the classroom. (RK)

Reports research attempting to test the labelling theory" approach to deviance by comparing a publically deviant" group of seventh, eighth, and ninth grade pupils with a similar group of pupils with no known history of delinquency. (JM)

A discussion of the key to success in family therapy as found in the change in interpersonal behavior within the family. (JM)

This article illustrates the problems existing in the relationships between white social workers and black children clients. (AJ)

A direct observation technique was used to investigate differences between children classified as conduct disturbed or normal on the basis of ratings given by their regular classroom teachers. (Author)

This is a discussion of a Philadelphia junior high school's use of sensitivity training sessions to modify the classroom behavior of disruptive students. (Author/AJ)

This article presents advantages gained in having parents act as behavior therapists with their problem children and explores several case studies making use of varied intervention strategies. Presented at Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, April 1970. (CJ)

While the behavioral model used did not produce any significant results, it offers the suggestion of positive change in students who consistently attended the group sessions. Further, more long term research with these methods is indicated. (CJ)

Simplified and generalized theories of noted psychologists are presented to help one develop an understanding of human behavior along with problems in applying these theories to the learner and teacher of industrial arts. (GR)