The article describes a support program for families of handicapped children (ages birth to 3) involved in an early intervention program. A cognitive-behavioral "Coping with Stress Model," used as the basis for intervention planning and programming, helps families assess their coping effectiveness and identify unmet needs. (JW)

Compared responses of Type A people who received either cognitive-behavioral or values-clarification treatment in combination with anxiety management training (AMT) with those of a control group that received AMT alone, all blocked on the variable of self-monitoring. Type A behavior was reduced in all participants wih anxiety significantly…

Examines psychosocial and behavioral variables affecting the wealth of Black women. The role of education is an important theme in many intervention strategies: to modify dietary habits and to encourage the use of medical services. Education is needed also to sensitize health care professionals to the special concerns of Black women. (ETS)

Reviews recent studies of change in gender-stereotyped behavior or attitudes in children. Suggests factors in susceptibility to counterstereotyping attempts including: (1) developmental level, (2) relationship between sex role cognitions and behavior, (3) degree of consistency in gender-stereotyped behavior, and (4) the role of individual…

Demonstrates how high or low levels of adult structuring of activities during free play activities can induce sex-typed social behavior by preschool children. Examines the effects of naturally occurring variations in children's play on sex-typed social behaviors. (SA)

Inappropriate mealtime behaviors of a blind, mentally retarded, behaviorally disordered 10-year-old were modified via behavior therapy techniques, including audiotape of favorite stories turned off during inappropriate behavior and praise (plus access to food) for appropriate napkin and utensil use, once desired sitting posture had been…

An evaluation of investigations on three group parent education programs indicated that certain changes in parental attitudes and/or child behavior were evident as a result of different educational approaches. These changes were not always consistent and often depended on the type of assessment and educational approach used. (Author/DWH)

The eating disorders called anorexia nervosa and bulimia are examined in terms of their symptomatology, etiology, and treatment, and in terms of how the extension home economist or teacher can help. Resources for additional information or help are listed. (CT)

Examines factors associated with wife abuse and describes major components of a small group program designed to help men who batter. These include self-observation, cognitive restructuring, interpersonal skills training, relaxation training, and establishing a small group environment for intervention. (JAC)

Research regarding cognitive strategies instruction is reviewed and implications for its use with mildly handicapped learners considered. Approaches to enhance performance in memory and attention; academic learning (mathematics, written language, and reading comprehension); and studying content material are described. (CL)

Discusses techniques school counselors can use in identifying high school students with learning disabilities and presents the counselors' role in helping students develop time management skills. Six elements of scheduling are presented. A learning disability checklist is included. (BL)

Prevailing interpretations of minors' reluctance to participate in treatment tend to emphasize personal deficiencies, pathology, and inappropriate motivation. This review suggests (1) interpretations of reluctance for treatment may often be a function of the interpreter's biases; and (2) reluctance may frequently result from appropriate negative…

An effective discipline technique that helps children develop a good self-concept is to reinforce positive behavior. Suggestions for structuring an emotionally healthy environment where there is open communication between adult and child are discussed. (DF)

Compared two models for developing empathy in 96 emotionally disturbed children. Three areas were examined: help-giving behavior, self control, and responsibility. Behavior observation revealed that children in classrooms operating under the Humanistic/Psychoeducational Model were significantly more empathic than those in Behavioral/Learning Model…

Describes the effects of a home-based reinforcement program (designed to modify classroom behaviors) on the academic performance and behavior of three fourth-grade boys. Results demonstrated the effectiveness of home-based reinforcement intervention in improving the academic performance of underachieving children while simultaneously reducing…