This article describes a model for changing teacher behavior in dealing with problem students. The model reflects the incorporation of learning theory techniques (pinpointing behavior, reinforcement, shaping, etc.). A step-by-step account of how a psychologist deals with a teacher concerned about a boy's cursing is given. The teacher is encouraged…

This study was concerned with the prediction of academic achievement at the elementary level; measures of achievement, intelligence, sex, and social behavior were used as predictors. (Author)

Author considers art in relation to society's needs. (RK)

The consumption effects, health, social activities, and family size of families eligible for or receiving subsidies such as negative income tax (Graduated Work Incentive Experiment-New Jersey, Pennsylvania) did not change significantly; however, the support program apparently produced an improvement in housing standards and an increase in home…

A University of Tennessee study identifies dimensions of an applicant's behavior during the employment interview which influence and can be used to predict the outcome of an interview. (Author)

A single-case study is presented to demonstrate the utility of the simultaneous treatment design to modify the behavior of a first-grade male. One teacher and her aide recorded data and administred the program. (Author)

The hypothesis that felt inadequacy inhibits help seeking was fully supported, while the corresponding hypothesis regarding lack of opportunity to reciprocate received only partial support. (Author)

Findings support the hypothesis that sharing behavior, as indexed by amount shared, is higher in children who observe a selfish model being punished than in children in the baseline group. (Authors/CB)

Purpose of this research was to develop an observational category system useful for studies of human peer-social behavior in the preschool period. (Authors)

The present study is an effort to define the structure of normative values or belief systems regarding the desirable. As well it explored the relations of normative values to the liberal-conservative attitude dimension. (Author/RK)

The exchange of self-disclosures was studied in a experimental setting and was found to function in a manner consistent with social exchange theory in both male and female groups of strangers. A positive relationship was found to exist between self disclosure and liking patterns. (Author)

The interpersonal behaviors of depressed and control Ss were compared. The results were generally consistent in showing depressed Ss to be lower than controls on a number of operational measures of social skill (i.e., activity level, interpersonal range, rate of positive reactions emitted, and action latency). (Author)

Discusses the protection of the individual's freedom to play and the growth of social relations through play. (Author/MB)