The question of changes in men's family roles is considered from the standpoint of approaches that feminists of both sexes might use to bring about those changes. Emergent consensus subsumes strategies labeled as prosocial and self-interest. The remaining approach subsumes negotiation strategies. Suggestions and practical applications follow.…

Describes a family-style, community-based program for severely disturbed adolescents which uses a "point-and-fine" treatment system in which earned points can be exchanged for privileges or lost as fines. The whole treatment combines operant, modeling, and cognitive-behavioral strategies. (CM)

A test is described in which three psychotropic drugs were evaluated for their effects on pregnant rats. Behavioral changes are given. (SA)

The use of a health contract to facilitate behavior change and correct poor habits and attitudes is described. (JD)

Outlines a method of outcome evaluation which allows for a client to be tracked throughout a treatment episode, so that a client's behavioral status can be assessed while remaining in treatment. (Author)

Variations of systematic desensitization that include deep muscle relaxation (DMR) seem useful in remediating some behavior problems of children. Studied the effects of DMR and DMR with Covert Positive Reinforcement (CPR) in reducing maladaptive behavior of children, ages 6 to 12. (Author)

Human relations development techniques, espoused by Carkhuff, fail to rest upon a sound empirical base, well illustrated by the research study reported by Wiggins. Comments aim at refuting the Wiggin's claim that his findings validate the Carkhuff paradigm as an effective model. (Author/BEF)

Male work releases receiving life-career management skill training exhibited substantial and significant pretherapy-posttherapy gains in all skill areas. Subjects receiving this intervention training with significant others achieved even greater gains. (Author/BEF)

Treatment with baclofen, a gamma-aminobutyric acid analogue that crosses the blood-brain barrier, was investigated for its effect on the self-injurious behavior of 22 severely retarded persons. (CL)

Finds that the English today are guilty of negligence in daily social relationships; good behavior is no longer "typically English." (IFS/WGA)

Two punishment procedures were compared to determine their effectiveness in reducing rates of noncompliance in a class of 11 educable mentally retarded elementary school students. (Author/DLS)

Suggests goal development as an effective way to set the stage for change with couples in groups. It helps to clarify issues, opens channels of communication, change behaviors in desired directions, and evaluate that change. Spouses, group members, and counselors can benefit from goal-setting. (Author/BEF)

Areas of controversy covered center around the nature of the disorder, the effects of drugs, and methodological problems. Alternative approaches offered focus on evaluation and remedial techniques. (DLS)

Theoretical issues concerning change and the phenomenon of resistance are highlighted in this analysis of opposition observed during in-service training of high school and junior high school counselors. Behavioral examples are examined with reference to principles found in current change theory for the would-be change agent. (Author)

Out-of-school activities are described for students enrolled in health courses. (JD)