This article focuses on shyness as a barrier to meaningful employment for some minority persons. It provides a definition and discusses specific examples of shy behaviors that may be displayed. A seven-step systematic procedure for effectively counseling the shy minority client is delineated. (Author)

Various treatment programs for sexual aggressives operate from a set of assumptions, called blame models. Each blame model hypothesizes why sexual assault occurs. The authors review four such blame models, including the offender blame model, the victim model, the situational model, and a societal model. (Author)

Examines the controversy over the comparative effectiveness of behavioristic versus cognitive approaches to psychotherapy and analyzes the current trend towards a more cognitively oriented form of behavior therapy. (BD)

As measured by a variety of dependent variables, assertion training was effective in modifying assertive behavior but ineffective with aggressive behavior in a group of low-assertive but aggressive college women. (Author)

Behavioral effects of L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP), administered in combination with carbidopa, were evaluated in three autistic children (4-8 years old) using direct behavioral observation and parent ratings. (Author)

The author describes how a 4 1/2 year old boy was successfully treated for and excessive fear of insects through the use of multimodal therapy. (HMV)

A review of a representative sample of behavioral interventions with delinquents from 1968 to 1976 suggests that behavioral interventions may be producing first-order change only. (Author)

This presentation explores several dimensions of resistance to behavioral therapy, uses psychodynamic concepts to illustrate the resistance to therapy, and suggests effective behavioral strategies for change. (MJB)

This paper examines similarities and differences between the psychodynamic and the behavioral approaches to helping persons in trouble, describes the major orientations in behaviorism and offers suggestions for practice. (MS)

The article describes the role of teacher consultants in working with classroom teachers, school counselors, and parents at one high school for academically gifted students. Two examples of how a teacher consultant effectively altered the performance of two students with organizational and study skill problems are offered. (Author/DB)

Three studies compared the amount of social avoidance behavior by mentally retarded autistic children (N=10 and ages 4-13 years) during either appropriate child-preferred activities or adult determined activities. Results revealed a negative correlation between child-preferred behaviors and social avoidance behaviors. (Author/DB)

Examines self-efficacy theory and how it can be utilized in describing participant change in adventure/challenge programs. Explores connection between personal experience and how people view ability to function in world around them. Discusses Bandura's theory and interaction of sources of information: performance accomplishment, vicarious…

Smokers who had received smoking cessation treatment of rapid smoking and behavioral counseling were assigned to one of two maintenance treatments. Treatments included coping-response and Pavlovian-exposure training. One added massed exposure to cigarettes, the other added nonmaintenance control condition. Both forms of maintenance reduced relapse…

The article discusses the rationale and advantages of school-based parent training in child behavior management. The research literature on behavioral parent training is reviewed. Information on packaged behavioral parent training programs, as well as other resources for practitioners and parents, is provided. (Author/DB)