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Druckman, Daniel, Ed.; Bjork, Robert A., Ed. – 1991
This book presents a look at methods of performance enhancement, examining basic issues of performance through a series of papers which evaluate several popular self-improvement approaches by weighing the evidence to determine what works. The first of the book's four parts provides an overview of the volume with two chapters describing the history…
Descriptors: Individual Development, Performance, Self Actualization, Self Concept Measures
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Manis, Laura G. – Journal of the NAWDAC, 1978
Describes a workshop for women designed to equip themselves for future roles by discussing topics such as assertiveness training, values clarification, decision-making, improvement of communication and interpersonal relationships, role models, futures planning, leadership training, and men-women relationships. (Author/HLM)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Females, Higher Education, Individual Development
Wampler, Larry D.; Amira, Stephen B. – 1980
Research indicates that transcendental meditation (TM) may provide relief from accumulated stress and render the meditator better able to cope with future stressful events. Single and combined TM and assertive training programs were compared for effectiveness in the treatment of socially anxious college students. A waiting-list group served as the…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Assertiveness, College Students, Higher Education