This article discusses the application of learning theory to the solution of human problems. The author describes five successful treated cases of study and examination anxiety. (Author/EK)

Explains a system designed to pinpoint behaviors in children that one may wish to alter and subsequently to produce behavior modifications. (AA)

The results of this study show that laboratory training facilitates constructive process change in the anxiety expression of individuals who are receiving individual personal counseling for anxiety reduction. (Author)

Teachers' responses to question: "What could your school district do for you to convince you to adopt a new, more difficult, but presumably more effective teaching procedure?" included reduction in class size, more money, clerical help, and released time. (RT)

A Stimulus satiation technique and gradual reduction approach were compared to a cold turkey approach and a taste aversion technique (special pill to create cigarette aversion). All showed substantial initial reduction, but considerable relapse at a six month followup. (CJ)

Data from a role playing experiment are interpreted to signify that positive reinforcements for refraining from smoking might be more successful than aversive controls in changing smoking behavior. It was proposed that cutting down by eliminating undesired cigarettes might strengthen rather than weaken smoking, since its rewards are if anything,…

The author integrates three sets of ideas related to consulting with teachers: behavior modification, the helping relationship, and the processes and skills of problem solving. (Author)

Reports on attempts to apply certain techniques of learning theory, including the use of social and tangible reinforcers, a token economy system, point exchange system, and a chart system. (Author)

The conceptual and methodological aspects of various systems of counseling and psychotherapy are evaluated in relation to characteristics of the mentally retarded. A behavioral approach to modification of problem behaviors is presented as an alternative to the range of counseling and psychotherapy approaches reviewed and considered ineffective and…

The use of in vivo and imaginal desensitization procedures for treatment of a fear of flying in airplanes is described. The direct benefits of the program, along with the positive effects it had upon progress on a series of other, equally troublesome presenting problems is discussed. (Author)