The results indicated that the visual feedback was used very effectively by five of the 12 Ss in reducing their excessively nasal voice quality, and somewhat effectively by four others. (Author/DLS)

The study evaluated the effects of a fine mist of water applied to the face contingent upon self-injurious behavior (SIB) exhibited by profoundly retarded persons. Results indicated that the water mist procedure may be an effective alternative to traditional punishment techniques. (Author)

Two psychoeducational procedures were investigated for their effects on impulsivity in 120 hyperactive children in two groups: those receiving stimulant drug therapy and those not receiving stimulant drug therapy. Results indicated that the use of psychoeducational treatment approaches are of value in altering the impulsive responses of…

The deportment of each student in a third-grade classroom was rated by the teacher before and after the fall change from daylight savings time, to see if this disruption in circadian rhythms alters behavior. The deportment of boys improved significantly while the deportment of girls was significantly disrupted. (Author/SJL)

The most effective group leaders are those perceived as highly energetic, supportive, and flexible in their style, who provide stimulation for the group and opportunity for emotional expression and closeness. This positive confronting style is contrasted with an intrusive-aggressive or challenging style. (Author/JMF)

The paper describes an automated behavioral rehabilitation system for mentally retarded persons, designed to help staff implement the clinical process. The system consists of three components: client assessment, treatment selection, and treatment plan documentation. (PHR)

Answers some of William Page's criticisms (see preceding article, EJ 227 456) regarding the use of rhetoritherapy v behavior therapy to deal with students who exhibit communication apprehension. Argues that rhetoritherapy deals with people who have problems, not with problems. It is concerned with what can be done about the problem, not what the…

Defines a theory of communication apprehension and discusses it in terms of rhetoritherapy. (See preceding articles, EJ 227 456 and EJ 227 457.) Concludes that each of the two schools provides treatment for different problems. (JMF)

The philosophies underlying the learning and structural theories used in psychology are described in this article. It is argued that a dialectical view provides some ways to breach the chasm between learning theory and the study of human development. (Author/DB)

Undergraduates analyzed a story in which an agent's intervention was followed by the target's compliance, noncompliance, or countercompliance to the request. Influence was attributed to the agent in conditions demonstrating change, regardless of direction of change. Influence decreased if the target delayed final compliance. (Author/CP)

Analysis shows a significant decrease in parent's self-sufficiency index, indicating increased group dependence. Results suggest that family therapists may unwittingly foster group dependence and losses in confidence for parents receiving such family guidance. (Author)

Preferences for the legitimate response varied according to counselor's gender, whereas preferences for the expert response varied according to the gender of both the counselor and client. No significant differences were found in preferences for the referent response. (Author)

The theory is a plausible explanation of a phenomenon: students in the presence of a student tutoring program seem to manifest prosocial attitudes and behavior. (Author)

Two multiple baseline designs, one across three normal and the other across three deviant children, showed that self-monitoring of academic task completions facilitated on task responding for all Ss in the generalization (classroom) setting. (Author)

Three value perspectives on men's family work are evident in previous literature: traditional, exploitive, and changing role perspectives. Areas of research derived from the changing role perspective are presented. A new study indicates that men in the late 1970s are increasing family work when their wives are employed. (Author/BEF)