Two comprehensive case studies present the careful use of a Time Out" approach to behavior modification with elementary school students. These sessions should be undertaken only under supervision of the school psychologist since a Time Out" can produce damaging psychological effects if used indiscriminately. (CJ)

This report lends confirmation to the feasibility of employing punishment in modifying or eliminating socially unacceptable behavior, and is another example in which amelioration of symptomology seemed to precede a thorough investigation of etiological factors. (Author)

This paper describes a procedural guide for the application of behavioral principles and techniques in open welfare settings. The aim of the guide is to aid the worker in approaching assessment and modification from a behavioral point of view and to organize his activities sequentially and systematically in accordance with that view. (Author)

As a results of a four week inservice pilot program, a group of elementary teachers were able to effect changes in classroom behavior. (Author)

A description of a program of behavior modification using principles of operant conditioning on residents at a mental retardation institution. (RD)

This study determines the nature and extent of student teachers in self concept in 20 subcategories of the student teaching experience. (Author)

Explains how group sessions have helped resident delinquents to govern themselves and readjust to community settings. (DR)

The Ss were compared along the dimensions of anxiety change, "specific" fear change, number dating after treatment, and client satisfaction. Findings suggested the social program was more effective than counseling in decreasing an S's "specific" fear of dating and in helping him achieve goal of dating. (Author)