Social comparison (i.e., an applied behavior analysis procedure) was used to evaluate a reading program with behaviorally disordered elementary school students. Behaviorally disordered students in a self contained special classroom were compared to average readers in a regular classroom on oral reading performance. (SEW)

Observation of classroom coping behaviors of 1,066 K-12 students and of several hundred effective public school teachers provides discipline strategies for classroom management. Teachers apply one of seven treatment schedules after identifying a student's coping behavior. Tables show eight coping styles and abbreviated treatment schedules. (PB)

It was found that mentally retarded individuals awaiting placement were younger, more intellectually and physically handicapped, and less skilled than persons already in group homes. Persons in jeapardy of placement failure had higher IQs, fewer mobility problems, and greater independence skills than other group home residents. (Author/SEW)

Findings of two studies indicate that: (1) teachers were more likely to respond to classroom problems by providing direction (standards) than by building commitment (warmth); (2) teachers were less likely to communicate warmth involved in their decision making than to communicate standards; and (3) standards and warmth were negatively related.…

Found early permission to date related to: feelings of being confident, independent, and tired; good relationship with mother; reported drinking and drug abuse problems; and frequent drug use. Found late permission related to feelings of being unsure, dependent, and refreshed; poor relationship with mother; maternal overstrictness; and serious…

Compared the factor structure of a modified Behavior Problem Checklist for groups of Mexican-American and Anglo-American preschool children from low socioeconomic-class families. Only the Anxiety-Withdrawal dimension exhibited strong cross-cultural similarity. Results suggest that emergent classification systems should allow for cultural variation…

Used modeling and role playing to strengthen the cognitive and social skills of students in a high school with high dropout and delinquency rates. Subjects who received special training were able to think of more adaptive ways of approaching problematic situations, and perform more effectively in a self-presentation situation. (Author/JAC)

Ways in which affective measurement and evaluation techniques could be used for health instruction include: (1) determining student behavioral information and assisting in the removal of barriers to smooth classroom functioning; (2) attitude measurement; and (3) evaluation of classroom learning. Several types of affective measurement techniques…

Discusses organizational problems that arise from traditional sex-role behaviors. Presents androgyny as a concept that can be integrated with behavioral-science training programs, especially human-resource-management programs. Cites examples of traditional behavior and suggests ways for male and female employees to acquire androgynous behavior.…

Five handicapping conditions--emotional disturbance, visual impairment, mental retardation, hearing impairment, and physical disability--are discussed in terms of definition, range of impairment, and daily school management. The summaries are designed to be of practical help to the regular class teachers involved with mainstreamed students. (CL)

Results indicated that, compared to children from intact homes, those living with mothers only had more problems on all scales; those with fathers only, more socialized delinquency; those with mothers and stepfathers, more conduct problems and socialized delinquency; and those with fathers and stepmothers, more conduct problems. (Author)

The greatest difference between American Indians' drinking and Caucasians' drinking seems to be style of drinking and behavior patterns. Indian culture and the history of Indian treatment by Caucasians have contributed to stress that can lead to drinking. An interdisciplinary alcohol education program is needed. (JAC)

The behavior of preadolescent males was rated by two teachers using the Devereux Child Behavior Rating Scale. Interrater teacher reliability estimates were not significantly different than those reported with mental health professionals, but differentiated significantly between diagnostic categories. (Author)

Using a behavior observation schedule, classroom behavior was investigated in relation to pupils' level of anxiety and achievement need, which were hypothesized to be indicative of coping strategies. Subjects were 104 British students (ages 10-11) in formal and informal classrooms. For part one of this study see AA 532 922. (Author/SJL)

In an examination of 1,046 children from kindergarten through high school, low income children had more minor physical anomalies (MPAs) than those from middle income; while middle income children with behavior disorders had as many MPAs as low income pupils. Learning disabilities and emotional illness were associated with increasing MPAs.…