Manipulated two aspects of the general empathy training situation in an attempt to produce higher levels of "empathic responding" following a brief training program. Results showed the experimental manipulations increased more empathic responses in the group asked to display competence than in the group asked to learn "empathic responding."…

Describes a model of androgynous behavior and a training program for developing these competencies. Exercises to increase awareness of stereotyping are included along with a filmography. Eight references are listed. (Author/LLS)

Two experiments were carried out in which groups of children (mean age = 68 months) were matched on number, length, mass, and liquid conservation scores and then trained on a distance-layout task developed by Inhelder et al (1974). (Author/MP)

Attempts to bring a practical emphasis to the subject of sales training guidance for both newer and more experienced sales trainers. Explores the potentials, procedures, and possible limitations of applying a strategic planning process within corporate sales training functions. (CT)

Identifies and discusses five areas of concern in the use of videodiscs in training, including initial emphasis on passive entertainment for the home market and high costs of interactive videodiscs, implementation problems, difficulty of developing software, hidden operational costs, and incompatibility of systems. (BK)

This article describes the elements of trainer feedback, offers guidelines for giving and receiving feedback, and responds to common issues concerning the use of feedback in skill training groups. (Author)

From her experiences as a writing consultant, the author gives examples of ways to motivate clients to improve their writing skills. (PD)

A color coded "extra prompt" procedure was compared to a "no extra prompt" procedure in teaching 20 autistic children and adolescents how to lace shoes. (Author/SB)

The article discusses the management of out-of-seat behavior of children in special education. (PHR)

Twelve ideas to produce technical training faster, make it longer lasting, and more cost effective are examined. They include performance improvement analysis, cause analysis, observing actual performance, concentrating more on the stimuli, considering alternatives to training, stating terminal behaviors for training programs, and using feedback…

Suggests methods for getting line managers involved in the administration of training. Suggestions include defining why line managers should get involved, encouraging their participation as instructors, making courses relevant to jobs, and providing reinforcement. (CT)

Describes how Coca-Cola's training department identified problems in the use of a video training package and made improvements that expanded the potential of the corporation-wide training network. (SK)

Four trainable mentally retarded (TMR) children (6 to 9 years old) were taught a three piece assembly task. They were taught to verbalize the steps in the designated sequence before actually assembling the objects. (Author)

Understanding rhythms of different groups enables group leaders to attune leadership to the specific goals of each group. Rhythms are recognized in variations of action, assessment, and assimilations. Rhythm models of groups for personal growth, therapy, and training, and theoretical concepts and dynamics of each group type are discussed. (Author)

Describes the advantages and disadvantages of required v drop-in tutoring at a writing lab and advises the training of peer tutors through peer criticism in a credit-bearing course. (DD)