Demonstrates the superiority of the structured learning format (SLF) to the traditional seminar format in teaching therapists social skills training. However, treatment by either an SLF-trained therapist or by a seminar-trained therapist made no difference in client social competence. (JAC)

Addresses training issues in behavior therapy, identifying methods and skills considered most important for affecting change in client behavior and reviewing progress made in demonstrating that these skills can be taught effectively. Discusses decision making skills used to identify problems, select appropriate interventions, and evaluate client…

Assigned 26 kindergarten children to either a sexual abuse prevention program which taught self-protective skills through modeling and active rehearsal (PM) or a program which taught the same skills by having children watch skills modeled by experimenter (SM). Results provide support for greater efficacy of PM relative to SM for learning of…