To facilitate the functioning of family caretakers as care-givers who promote the independent role performance of patient-residents, a seminar was designed to change the atittudes of the 17 caretakers about "mental illness." Using a "demythologizing" approach, the leader induced a significant attitude change. (Author)

An affective rele-altering model of family therapy is outlined. The role of affect, conflict, and demand-making are examined to note similarities and differences with other approaches to family intervention. Terms utilized within the model are defined and illustrations provided. The implications for the affective therapist's use of self are…

Procedures for modifying the behavior of an entire class are described. The procedures involve a five day "workclock" phase in which free time is contingent on attending behavior of the entire class. The second phase makes free time contingent on individual assignment completion. The results suggest the procedures are effective. (Author)

A 13-year-old congenitally blind black girl was involved in a study designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of a longitudinal behavior modification approach in extinguishing "blindisms" (persistent autistic-like behaviors) in a variety of settings. (SB)

The results of this study showed that the general climate in school is one conducive to the establishment of a comprehensive smoking education program. The results also indicated that teachers' attitudes and behavior towards smoking education were closely related to their smoking behavior. (RC)

The interview with L. W. Lehr, President of the U.S. Operation of the 3M Company, presents a management view of the company's training and development activities. The activities are based on behavior modification programs and organizational development approaches. (EC)

Text-anxious students who were high or low in general anxiety were treated with applied relaxation, systematic desensitization, relaxation only, or no treatment (control). The results indicated that applied relaxation was more effective in reducing anxiety than relaxation only and no treatment on measures of general anxiety and measures of test…

An overview is presented of systematic behavioral analysis as a method for modifying both social and cognitive behaviors through reinforcement. Various techniques are explained: response differentiation, shaping, chaining, fading, extinction, timeout, and response cost. (SJL)

Reviews a number of books and films on behavior modification techniques in training and provides names and addresses of publishers. Presents information to give managers and trainers a choice of different reinforcement and feedback mechanisms. (MF)

The article reviews the recent literature dealing with teaching autistic children acceptable behaviors using behavior modification techniques. (DLS)

Needs of teachers and students occasionally conflict. The problem can be solved if the teacher is able to communicate his or her needs, respect students' needs and rights, and show confidence in their ability to be highly adaptable problem solvers. (JD)

A behavioral setting termed "free time" was identified in the day room of an institution for the retarded. The behavioral mapping technique was used to record behavior and spatial use within this setting. During treatment patients engaged in active and socially involved behavior. (Author)

Likening the Personal Mastery Counselor to a symphony conductor, the author describes these counselors as skilled and masterful leaders who can orchestrate the behavior of others without excessive direction or manipulation. He then reviews skills and competencies these counselors must develop. (Author/HMV)

Urges reading teachers to fight the cultural tendency to value conformity above performance, to increase their production of approval signals, and to use these signals to reinforce a variety of behaviors. (RL)