Thirty college students and 30 moderately retarded persons averaging approximately equal age received eight alternating phases of acquisition and extinction trials with an electric pulse as the unconditioned stimulus for classical eyelid conditioning. (Author)

This study investigates the efficacy of symbolic modeling and role-playing therapy in the reduction of avoidance behaviors. After treatment, role-playing subjects demonstrated significantly less avoidance behavior and lower subjective fear ratings than the modeling or control group subjects. (Author/SJL)

The long-term treatment program and follow-up of a case of chronic, severe, multiple self-injurious behavior is presented. Contingent electric shock and differential reinforcement of other behavior were the primary techniques utilized. Total suppression was achieved in the laboratory setting, but extending control to the natural environment proved…

In a two part article the author first discusses the importance of fluency, rate, breathstream management, prosody, and self-confidence to the replacement of stuttering with normal speech; and second outlines specific clinical procedures for achieving these goals with adult and adolescent stutterers. (Author/LS)

Examined was the effect of operant-conditioning on the pica behavior (eating inedible substances) of a 14-year-old severely retarded institutionalized boy. (CL)

The effects and side effects of overcorrection for self-stimulatory behaviors of two children, who had been diagnosed as schizophrenic in a specialized day care program were evaluated. (Author)

To determine the influence of successful or unsuccessful competitive outcomes and small or large margins of victory/defeat on performance, pairs of female undergraduate students "competed" against each other in a dart tossing contest. False feedback about the outcomes and margin of victory/defeat led subjects to believe they were winning every…

William James, the turn of the century psychologist, philospher, and educator, was avidly interested in the relationship between psychology and teaching. This paper considers operant conditioning, timing of reinforcers, and programmed instruction--touchstones of B.F. Skinner in the teaching/learning milieu. Of course, materials not just methods…

The heat collecting capacity of the earth and or the earth's ground waters and surface waters exist as potential energy sources for home heating and cooling. Techniques and devices associated with use of the earth's thermal energy capabilities are presented and evaluated in this four-chapter report. Included in these chapters are: (1) descriptions…

The family and the school are among the crucial sociocultural institutions that can be harnessed to the cause of world peace. What is needed is commitment to modes of childhood conditioning that focus on themes productive of resolving international conflicts at the bargaining table. (Author/SDH)

Examines the relationship between the magnitude of the stimulus familiarity effect and the level of stimulus incongruity. Results support a theory of visual selection based on information-conflict resolution. (Author/ED)

Described are 10 stages involved in guiding teachers through the development and implementation of behavior modification projects. The first stage addresses the development of a positive attitude. Additional steps involve introduction of such specific skills as observing and recording behavior, selecting the target behavior, setting goals and…