Truancy is a growing problem for both individual pupils and school systems in general. Traditionally, truancy has been thought of as a "symptom" of other problems faced by the student. The advent of behavior modification offers a new way of viewing truancy as a discrete behavior capable of modification by the application of scientifically-derived…

This module is designed to assist a participant in evolving the organization of a value system that supports competency-based teacher education (CBTE). The enabling objectives for this module are as follows: (a) the participant recognizes the elements of CBTE by entering into discussions about new ideas in teacher education and by responding…

Two studies are reported, each of which achieves personality change with both audiovisual self-confrontation (AVSC) and supportive, nondirective interviews. The first study used Ericksonian identity achievement as a dependent variable. Sixty-one male subjects were measured using Anne Constantinople's inventory. The results of this study…

An investigation of the efficacy of covert negative reinforcement (Ascher and Cautela, 1972) was replicated. Thirty Ss were randomly assigned to one of three groups. Ss in the experimental group were trained to imagine a noxious scene, then to shift to the image of a ringing bell. During the test phase, the word "bell" was used to reinforce over-…

A demonstration Head Start class enrolled 12 to 15 children with problem behaviors. The class utilized behavior modification procedures with individualized programing and natural contingencies. Favorable results were noted; three case studies presented concern an aggressively disruptive child, a severely withdrawn child, and a child whose total…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relative effects of different modes of supervisory feedback on the development of beginning teacher candidates' refocusing behaviors. Thirty-nine secondary teacher candidates served as subjects. They were enrolled in two sections of the course taught by the same instructor and were assigned randomly…

A statement of problems in the field of organizational development, this report reviews aspects of change practice along with major theoretical implications, and formulates a series of researchable questions. It also covers the potential relevance of certain parts of clinical practice and learning theory, including some elements of sensitivity…

A social simulation game, Consumer, was used to study the effectiveness of simulation in teaching facts about: (1) installment buying; (2) how to compare available sources of credit; and (3) how to recognize the best credit contract. The entire twelfth grade at one high school participated in the study. Ten class sections were assigned to…

A 4-week training program for the personnel of two federally supported child day-care centers in Tucson had behavior modification of teacher aides as its objective. It was felt that by their mere presence in the classroom, the aides had an effect on the children and should thus be trained in appropriate behavior patterns and reinforcement…

The authors attempt to locate predictor variables associated with the outcome of alcoholic treatment programs. Muscia's study focuses on the predictive potential of: (1) response to a GSR conditioning procedure; (2) several personality variables; and (3) age and IQ measures. Nine variables, reflecting diverse perspectives, were selected as a basis…

Behavior modification from the teacher's point of view is explored. Means of identifying pupils with special needs are discussed (observation, records, family contact, tests, resource personnel). Needs of children influencing their behavior are examined. Suggestions for working with behavior problems cover children who are aggressive, withdrawn,…

Previous researchers have presented conflicting data about the effects of nurturance and nurturance withdrawal on resistance to temptation among young girls. Age differences between the samples may have produced the conflicting experimental findings. In order to test this assertion, four-, six-, and eight-year-old female children were randomly…

Because the pressure of technological advancement has made teaching factual knowledge increasingly difficult, educators have been developing curriculums to transmit intellectual processes applicable to many tasks instead of subject matter content. One of the 20 educational Follow Through programs, the Tucson Early Education Model, surveyed 42…

As a result of findings of a previous study, this study, which sought to program preschool subjects to wait one minute for reinforcement, used pause-building procedures before delay conditions were started. The children, 3- to 5-year-olds, were designated either Baseline (control) subjects (n=3) or Programmed (experimental) subjects (n=5). Though…

This study on behavior modification training examined the effect of frequent feedback to reinforce a teacher's attending to appropriate child behaviors. Two Head Start teachers were selected as subjects. Baseline observations, training, and posttest observations were made of both teachers. Training involved feedback to the teachers every 10…