Defined are the roles of the psychotherapist and the teacher in working with learning disabled children in a special school. (KW)

The relationship between three behavior therapies and the experimental behavioral sciences is examined. It is concluded that behavior therapy is one of the few media within which the relevance of the experimental behavioral sciences to clinical medicine can be demonstrated. (Author)

Briefly explores pro's and con's of extra group contacts, and suggests modification of traditionally opposed view because: (1) in a small college setting, chances of accidental outside meetings are great; and (2) such contacts provide opportunity to use newly learned behaviors with people who will provide honest and interested feedback. (CJ)

The present study provides moderate support for the use of one procedure which differs from standard group therapy practice, vicarious therapy pretraining. The findings suggest against the use of alternate sessions with hospitalized mental patients. (Author)

The results of this study suggest that marathon groups may be an effective method for fostering the process of personal growth and self actualization in relatively healthy, growth seeking college students. (Author)

Presents the incidents, attitudes, and problems confronting the Negro male who became the first of his race since Reconstruction to attend one southern university. White students produced stress through their hostility, while militant Negro groups created difficulty by attempts at capitalizing his role. (Author)

Based on PhD thesis submitted to the University of Southern California. Reprints: A.R. Darbonne, Veterans Admin. Center, Central Research Unit, Bldg. 13, Wilshire & Sawtelle Blvds., Los Angeles, Calif. 90073.

Studied the effectiveness of hypnosis in the treatment of cigarette habituation. Volunteers (N=87) were randomly assigned to hypnosis, relaxation, or waiting list control groups. Hypnosis was found to be superior to relaxation only for subjects high in hypnotic susceptibility. Those who quit smoking increased food consumption. (Author/JAC)

Reviews the increasing separation of contemporary families from the community in terms of alienation. Suggests that the isolation of the nuclear family exerts a pathological influence on the mental health of families and of individual family members. Urges family therapy to exert a significant corrective influence on isolation factors. (Author/JAC)

Redefines the role of family therapy in terms of the reemergence of the medical model in psychiatry. In this biopsychosocial model the goal of family therapy is defined as the achievement of socialization. Describes the goals of psychotherapy, sociotherapy, and biotherapy and suggests they are combined in family therapy. (Author/JAC)

Describes how metaphors can be used in a weight control approach to: (1) uncover underlying feelings; (2) reveal hidden solutions; (3) create an aversion to undesirable intakes; (4) provide the client with a thin self-concept; and (5) increase compliance. Provides examples to demonstrate these uses. (Author/RC)