The author reviews recent literature dealing with teaching autistic children acceptable behaviors. Using E. Ornitz and E. Ritvo's description of autism, teaching procedures to overcome weaknesses in perceptual difficulties, bizarre movement, and problems in relating are discussed. (CL)

Suggests that (1) parents and peers influence adolescents through the expression of normative standards or the modeling of behaviors; (2) adolescents respond to such pressure directly or by internalizing norms or preferences for conduct; and (3) pressures, norms, and preferences have different effects on adolescent behavior, depending on the topic…

The author reviews some of the literature on the causes, extent, and prevention of violence and vandalism in the schools. Two programs designed to incorporate preventive mental health into the schools--Model Me, and Magic Circle--are discussed. (KC)

Four experimental Ss (9 to 14 years) were taught through self-instruction to focus attention and cope with math and printing tasks, then were systematically and sequentially exposed to photo slides of distracting situations, to audio distractors, and to in vivo distractors. Results suggested that the training package produced changes in self…

A differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) procedure employed alone, and then in combination with restitution and positive practice, did not produce clinically significant changes in the rate of disrobing. Subsequently, the use of DRO plus restitution and negative practice reduced frequency of disrobing to either zero or one episode per…

A factor-analytic study of the relationship of vocational client change to nonvocational client change is presented. Previous research findings indicating the independence of these two dimensions are supported. An explanation to account for this result is offered. (Author/BEF)

Children seen by trained aides showed significantly greater reductions both in acting out problems and in overall maladjustment than did similar children seen by comparable aides who did not have additional training, or by themselves before training. (Author)

Determines the relationship between teaching experience and attitude toward behaviorally stated objectives. The instrument used to test attitudes regarding behaviorally stated objectives was the Instructional Objectives Preference List (IOPL). Results indicated there is a continuous decrease in attitude change as number of years of teaching…

The question of changes in men's family roles is considered from the standpoint of approaches that feminists of both sexes might use to bring about those changes. Emergent consensus subsumes strategies labeled as prosocial and self-interest. The remaining approach subsumes negotiation strategies. Suggestions and practical applications follow.…

Describes a family-style, community-based program for severely disturbed adolescents which uses a "point-and-fine" treatment system in which earned points can be exchanged for privileges or lost as fines. The whole treatment combines operant, modeling, and cognitive-behavioral strategies. (CM)

A test is described in which three psychotropic drugs were evaluated for their effects on pregnant rats. Behavioral changes are given. (SA)

The use of a health contract to facilitate behavior change and correct poor habits and attitudes is described. (JD)

Outlines a method of outcome evaluation which allows for a client to be tracked throughout a treatment episode, so that a client's behavioral status can be assessed while remaining in treatment. (Author)

Variations of systematic desensitization that include deep muscle relaxation (DMR) seem useful in remediating some behavior problems of children. Studied the effects of DMR and DMR with Covert Positive Reinforcement (CPR) in reducing maladaptive behavior of children, ages 6 to 12. (Author)

Human relations development techniques, espoused by Carkhuff, fail to rest upon a sound empirical base, well illustrated by the research study reported by Wiggins. Comments aim at refuting the Wiggin's claim that his findings validate the Carkhuff paradigm as an effective model. (Author/BEF)