A case study is reported of a 13 year old school-phobic girl successfully treated by her parents with instrumental behavior-shaping treatment procedures. (Author)

Arguments based on the philosophies of natural law, utilitarianism, paternalism, and distributive justice are examined for their pertinence to health behavior change strategies. Health educators should prepare individuals to make health-generating decisions but may need to limit the conditions under which they intervene. (Author/PP)

Studies focusing on educational techniques of causing behavioral changes, as well as those related to general effectiveness of the educational enterprise in this area are summarized. Studies focus on local environments, public environmental concern, environmental concerns/behaviors of young people, outdoor activity and environmental concerns, and…

Two groups of parents received behavioral skill training designed to modify child noncompliance. One group also received formal training in social learning principles. Results indicated that the group receiving social learning principles tended to perceive their children as better adjusted and tended to be more satisfied with treatment. (Author)

Briefly examines strengths and weaknesses of three parent training approaches used by school counselors. Describes the Integrative Parent Training Model, which considers behavioral, affective, cognitive, and interpersonal responses of parents to their children's misbehavior. Provides parents with alternative explanations for children's…

Students enrolled in a behavioral science course at Washington State University were given the option of completing the behavior change project by functioning as the manager for a weight control patient. The weight control project is described and evaluation measures are discussed. (MLW)

College freshmen wrote behavior contracts detailing changes they would make in their lifestyles as part of a personal health course, while control group students wrote a term paper. Students who wrote behavior contracts showed greater gains in health knowledge during the semester than did control group students. (PP)

School health education programs should fulfill five expectations: (1) increase understanding about individual and societal health; (2) increase individuals' decision-making skills about health behaviors; (3) increase individuals' abilities to engage in conducive health behaviors; (4) help individuals in their efforts to change health behavior;…

In this study on the manner in which cooperating teachers reinforce appropriate teaching methods and then communicate their expectations to student teachers, two methods of input were examined: giving directions and giving demonstrations. (JN)

Studied the possible increase in motivation for occupational information-seeking experiences through the use of job samples. Army recruits (N=164) were either exposed to 10 job samples from the Vocational Evaluation System or not. Results indicated those experiencing work samples had significantly greater self-initiated information-seeking…

This paper integrates information from several areas regarding the use of discipline in American schools. The material provides a framework for conceptualizing what happens when children misbehave. (Author/MC)

In this article, children's behavior problems in school are described as reflecting dysfunctional family relationships. Actions that school personnel might take to help the child and his family are discussed. (Author/MC)

Presents the argument that counseling is an instructional process and examines the implications of this position for counseling practice, counseling effectiveness research, and counselor training. An instructional counseling model for counselor training is described. (Author/RC)

An effective staff development program will act as a ritual which unifies and offers meaning, revitalizes, offers hope, and legitimizes the school. The accountability view of staff development effectiveness assumes that there is a direct and measurable relationship between professional development, instruction, and student performance. (JN)