A questionnaire measuring four student personality types--stable introvert, unstable introvert, stable extrovert and unstable extrovert--along with the Eysenck Personality Inventory (Form A) were give to 72 graduate students at Aberdeen University and the results showed recognizable interaction between study methods, motivation and personality…

Article is a response to the contention that the inhibition associated with S is nonmonotonic with respect to non-reinforced trails. (Author)

The relationship was studied in terms of Fishbein's model of attitude structure. In general, the results suggested that the relationship between affect and cognition is more complex than previously thought. (Author/SD)

Results of this study showed generally low correlations between the behavioral test and the self-report measures of specific fear. This finding is consistent with the proposal that fear is not organized in a unitary way but has several components. (Author)

Clarifies behavior change objectives of marital partners, suggesting a four step treatment approach culminating in an exchange of positive responses on a reciprocal basis. Summarizes treatment of four couples complaining of low rate conversational and sexual behavior, stressing use of a token system as prosthesis facilitating transition to…

The three major criticisms of Begelman and Hersen are discussed: (a) the measurement of awareness, (b) the parental rating scale, and (c) the exact nature of the therapeutic technique employed. Questions are raised concerning whether it is possible to clearly separate the various behavior modification techniques empirically or theoretically.…

This article considers some of the parameters, issues, and problems which must be evaluated before and during the application of behavior modification techniques. Among the topics discussed are: selecting the right teacher, training the teacher, reinforcing the teacher, ineffective, or inappropriate reinforcement, the attitude of the school…

Presents the idea that research into creativity is an outgrowth of the study of dynamic intelligence and the gifted child. Creativity research has become an important area of study as evidenced by (a) the increasing quantity of research literature in the field, (b) the postulation of theories of creativity, (c) the development of instruments to…

This study tested Tompkins' ideo- affective resonance theory, according to which there is a love-affair between ideological belief and personal feelings." A theory that social behavior is a function of tendencies to help or hurt oneself and/or others" was suggested by results. (Author/DB)

Explores the theories and models of self-actualization and human development. Twelve tables illustrate developmental stages, ways of knowing, moral and ethical development, management style, goals of learning, organizational development, and other dimensions. Availability: M.E.A.D. Subscriptions, C.S.M.L., University of Lancaster, Lancaster LA1…

Summarizes three approaches to work motivation and six current or emerging motivational theories, involving need hierarchies, work satisfaction and dissatisfaction, expectancy, behaviorism, goals, and job characteristics. Discusses research based on each theory, critiques of the models, and implications for research on educational administrator…

This paper examines the contemporary nature of supervision of behavioral psychologists within the context of the contributions now apparent for school psychology. Specifically, it discusses aspects of the behavioral approach in theory, research, and supervisory practice. Some conceptual and methodological issues are presented as an expanding…