Individual and group management programs have been reported to be effective methods of reducing off-task behaviors; however, few studies have empirically contrasted the two intervention programs. Utilizing a multi-element design, individual and group contingency systems were found to significantly reduce disruptive-unacceptable behaviors in a…

The need for effective behavior therapy for retarded individuals is emphasized, and relaxation training is suggested as a potentially useful behavioral treatment. Several reports of its use are reviewed. (Author)

The survey identifies reinforcement preferences by means of an indirect categorical technique, which views reinforcement as being educationally, environmentally, and developmentally characteristic of severely and profoundly retarded individuals. (Author/DLS)

It is through the selection of responses that are to serve as the organism's guests that many of the organism's characteristics and outcomes are determined. (MS)

Discusses the growth of Internet use and the resulting changes in customer behaviors related to the Internet, attitudes toward the traditional mass media, and satisfaction. Describes a study that investigated types of changes that have been made in Korea due to the transition of the networking environment. (Author/LRW)

Investigated the distribution of diabetic patients' stages of change to follow an exercise regimen, examining whether later stages of change were associated with better glycemic control. Data on participants from a primary care clinic (who were predominantly black, female, and indigent) indicated that over half of were in pre-contemplation,…

Studied the long-term effects of a professional development program on physician educators. Responses of 63 participants in a program for physician educators suggest that the program changed behaviors in significant ways and these changes persisted over time. (SLD)

Delinquent adolescents (N=45) in multisystemic therapy or individual therapy and well-adjusted adolescents (N=16) were involved in pre- and posttreatment measures of observed family relations and self-reported symptoms. Cross-generational coalitions were more evident in families of delinquents versus families of well-adjusted adolescents.…

Assessed impact of television commercial based on controlled-drinking principles. Measures were taken 12 months prior to start of campaign and 3 weeks after campaign from regular drinkers of general public whose drinking behavior was known to be unaffected by previous antidrug advertising campaign. Found that advertisement reduced intake provided…

A study assessed the usefulness and effectiveness of a self-instructional print module on multicultural behavior change in learners in trade apprenticeships. The module had a significant effect on learning and retention, a moderate effect on attitude. Similarly designed instruction could provide an avenue to fostering multicultural behavior…

Five educational programs to strengthen marriage and family skills were delivered in 2 states to 244 participants. Two to 5 months later, 50-88% made positive behavioral changes; 73-100% approved of tax-dollar support for the programs. The communication program significantly increased self-esteem and family functioning. (SK)

Developed intervention to decrease number of inappropriate activity changes in Head Start classroom. Measurement of rate of activity changes was taken for two target children and comparison children. Intervention was able to reduce inappropriate activity changes by adding relatively unobtrusive classroom structure to activities. (Author/NB)

Provides a framework for examining problems where the solution involves changing human behavior. Topics addressed include the perspective of content versus the perspective of process; force field analysis; problems of omission and commission; and determinants of behavior, i.e., perceived effects and consequences. (LRW)

Proposes that cues to action are important influences on self-protective behaviors (i.e., bicycle helmets for safety). Interviews parents of children between the ages of 5 and 18. Indicates that cues to action affect perceptions of threat but are unrelated to attitudes, intentions, or behaviors. (PA)

Conducted week-long course of study in counseling skills for individuals (n=73) working with juvenile offenders. Participants evidenced significant changes in certain behavior categories as measured by the Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior Scales (FIRO-B). Compared to controls, participants made certain movements in positive…