The aim of the study was to explore the relevance to the outcome of desensitization of same-sex and opposite-sex pairings of subjects and experimenters. It was concluded that desensitization is independent of the sex pairing of subject and experimenter. (Author)

The authors explain the use of tokens in improving childrens' motivation, productivity and the quality of their work in the classroom. (AA)

The author presents some background material on the definition and theory of contingency management, explains how and where contingency management fits into the process of programming instruction" and gives some specific examples of how to use contingency management in the classroom." (Author/AA)

Denmark's folk high schools have remained strong institutions through the country's shift from agriculture to industrialization. They are, however, going through internal institutional change in response to the changing behavior patterns of the young, and the attempt to facilitate democratic decision-making in short-term programs. (MF)

Described are contributions to and use of the Behavior Bank, an international computer bank containing information (Behavior Charts and data forms) on over 11,000 precise measurement projects conducted to modify behavior through a wide variety of procedures from various disciplines. (KW)

In attempting to clarify the possibility of interview effect about sexual information and behavior, results showed that the effect on attitudes was a tendency toward greater reflection on the part of the participant, but the effect on behavior was negligible. (Author/BY)

A point system employed to increase student desire to learn, is described. (CK)

The new developmental role of the nurse, as it is emerging, charges the nurse with the responsibility of educating the people under her care so that they will function more efficiently in their environments. (EB)

Reports a pilot study made at the Center of Advanced Management Learning of the University of Texas (Austin). (EB)

Using a model developed by Carkhuff for predicting growth in interpersonal functioning, changes over time in the behavior of counseling interns on the facilitative dimensions of empathy, regard, genuineness, and concreteness were examined. Interns having supervisors who were functioning at high levels changed significantly and positively. Interns…