The author presents a case study in which play therapy is used with an older child. (BY)

Presented is a rationale for producing intelligent behavior through operant conditioning rather than predicting it by means of standardized intelligence tests which are said to require circumstances explicitly precluding intervention. (GW)

Within an experimental paradigm that simulated systematic desensitization, the effects of manipulated cognitive expectancy on avoidance behavior were evaluated. The results indicated that both overt avoidance behavior and two verbal indexes were differentially affected by expectancy and that no relationship between avoidance behavior and autonomic…

The concept of self-control is analyzed in terms of a two-stage process: general cognitive set and specific self-controlling responses. Primary attention is given to incorporation of the cognitive set into a fuller understanding of behavior modification. (Author)

By enhancing the teachers' competencies in managing student behavior, the consultant sought to reduce the number of children needing counseling. Such consultation is both preventative and problem-oriented. (JC)

This article was a summary of presentations from the annual International Pupil Personnel Workers Convention, Maryland, 1972. Topics included were human relations, identification of learning problems, behavior change, disruptive children, coordination of community activities and behavior modification in the schools. (JC)

A set of artifical reminders'' are developed to compensate for a profound memory deficit in a young brain damaged male. The prosthetic memory techniques are described, and his increase in functional level is documented. A report of a 15-month follow-up is included. (Author)

Behavior modification principles and procedures were integrated with a small group approach to short-term treatment of adult problems. These included child management, anxiety, marital discord, depression, and interpersonal difficulties with friends, family, and co-workers. (Author)

Sketches a theory of motivation from a phenomenological basis carrying it through the psychological experience to actual physical movement. The theory is based on the assumption that motives are not efficient but final causes and that the living being himself is the efficient cause of his actions. (Author/CJ)

The Guilles de la Tourette Syndrome, a relatively rare disorder that usually begins in childhood, is characterized by (1) body tics that progress in severity and involvement of face, neck, shoulder, and trunk musculature; (2) repetitive barking or clucking noises; (3) coprolalia, or tic-like repetitive uttering of obscenities. (Author)

Cites seven books as adequate source material, considers methods to implement behavior control, reports on several successful applications with both emotionally disturbed and physically handicapped. Extensive references. (CJ)

Technology need not be dehumanizing any more than traditional education need be, but sometimes is. The coming together of a technology and the unique individual should not be an encounter but a working together. (CK)