Over the course of eight months of almost continuous contact, relatively normal speaking patterns were generated. At a one year follow up, the subject's speech was indistinguishable from that of her classmates. (Author)

Summarized are several theoretical positions on identification, together with one application in a case study. An autographed picture of their hero was presented to each of six uncerachieving and disruptive boys in an effort to provide an interested" adult role model for them. The school staff reinforced this identification with projects in which…

The investigation of the comparison of the effects of behaviorally oriented action and psychotherapy reeducation on introversion extraversion, emotionality and internal external control showed that the program designed to create new behaviors were more effective than reeducation programs in inducing attitudinal changes. (Author)

A behavior management procedure was successfully employed in a demonstration school for culturally deprived children to increase appropriate behavior in a second-grade classroom of twenty children. (Author/WY)

Teachers, by their attitudes and mannerisms, have a great potential for influencing the academic success or failure of their students. (CK)

Five methods for control of smoking were tested on 54 Ss using systematic desensitization (SD), covert sensitization (CS), a combination of SD and CS (SD-CS), relaxation, and counseling. The SD-CS treatment was superior at all points during the treatment, though not significantly superior to all other treatments at all time points. Reprints from…

A large industrial concern used sensitivity training for managers to try to increase diagnostic skills - awareness of his personal assumptions and habit patterns and the consequences of these on the effectiveness of his behavior. (EB)

Suggests ways counselors can prepare for the one-to-one conference and discusses the proper use of persuasive data, management of the conference climate, praise, and appropriate closing activities. Provides a model for implementing these concepts and a conference check sheet for drill and practice in their use. (JAC)

The rumination behavior of an institutionalized six-year-old severely retarded child was greatly reduced when overcorrection techniques were implemented. The overcorrection program utilized both restitution and positive practice in the form of an aversive taste solution. (Author/SW)

Self-injurious behaviors of two nonambulatory profoundly retarded young adults were monitored. Despite considerable variability within conditions, mere provision of attached toys resulted in decreased biting and face slapping. (Author)