One of the most disturbing features of contemporary learning psychology is that it has virtually nothing to say about wholistic models of complex human behavior. Discusses the need to develop an adequate model of complex human behavior. (Author/RK)

Comments on the contingencies that operate (or can be postulated as operating) within the poverty environment to generate and perpetuate the "culture of poverty". (Author/RK)

Discusses the term "reform" or "rehabilitation" and how the interests of rehabilitation might best be served. Suggests that instead of deliberately modifying the habitual tendencies of offenders, reason as rehabilitation prompts offenders to guide their activities by a set of carefully determined principles. (Author/RK)

Compares the effectiveness of cognitive modification, systematic desensitization and speech preparation in the reduction of speech and general anxiety. Results indicate that the cognitive modification program is highly effective in reducing both types of anxiety. (MH)

Investigates the potential control strategies a persuader may use and the impact of situational differences on a persuader's strategic choice. (MH)

Recounts a study designed to isolate the speech evaluation traits resulting from a satirical speech and concludes that a speaker who chooses a satirical approach over a direct approach will more likely receive higher ratings on speaker adjustment, subject, and analysis and lower ratings on organization. (MH)

Predicted that listeners' perceptions of a speaker's status would influence their judgments of high- and low-diversity messages. (KS)

Examines the function of complaining and characteristics of complainers. Addresses implications for camp, in allowing everyone to be heard and in dealing with complainers. A New York study of 49 therapists and child protective services workers found that interpretations of the "reasonable cause to suspect" clause of child abuse laws…