Discussion focuses on the development of experimental techniques which have revealed a competent infant, one who is both sensitive to his external environment and capable of modifying and being modified by that environment. (Author)

Describes a project involving nondirective play therapy conducted in two elementary schools in Kern County, California. (CB)

A paradigm wherein a mother was reinforced for observing and modeling her child's therapist produced significant changes in a maladaptive parent-child interaction pattern. (Author)

Study evaluated behavioral changes and tangible changes in personnel programs at a training center for personnel management specialists in the Air Force. (Author/RK)

Prediction was not supported that responses followed by positive or negative social consequences would immediately be repeated or changed, respectively. (Author/MB)

Head Start children were matched into two groups on the basis of disruptive behavior during rest periods. Attempts were made to modify their behavior using either instructions or token reinforcement procedures. Results suggest that a combination of reinforcement together with instructions is much more effective than either of these alone. (Author)

Sixty-two participants in an intensive six week institute were surveyed to determine influences of training during the year. Results indicated increases in (1) participation in community programs, (2) self confidence, (3) awareness and effectiveness in personal and professional activities. (Author/EK)

Clients receiving psychotherapy and those not receiving therapy did not initially differ significantly on a number of subject variables. (Author)

Examined are approaches that teachers are said to have found useful in early intervention with handicapped preschool children. (CB)

The dropout prevention model presented in this paper is derived from the assumption that dropping out of school is not totally a function of characteristics of youth who drop out. (Author)

Students look most frequently to teachers for information and counsel about drugs. Students expect teachers to know about drugs, therefore the need for teachers to familiarize themselves with drugs has become paramount. (Author/DR)