Discusses various writings on behavioral objectives for teaching English and wonders why objectives such as concepts, generalizations, insights or understandings are omitted by today's behavioral objectivists. (RB)

An experimental study designed to examine the relative effectiveness of operant conditioning and play therapy in improving the communication and social functioning of psychotic children was presented and discussed. (Author)

Rebuilding the capacity to form meaningful human relationships is often the essential task in the treatment of disturbed foster children. (Editor)

Second of three articles cites research indicating employee productivity is usually higher under employee-centered" supervisors who keep a loose rein than under job-centered" ones who exercise close supervision. Since high expectations lead to increasingly high performance, and vice versa, authors suggest ways to turn around low-producing…

Described is a home reading program for educationally disadvantaged elementary school children who need motivation to read at home. Principles of behavior change and parent role are the major motivation factors used in developing the children's reading ability. (CB)

Discussed is psychotherapeutic treatment of children with minimal brain dysfunction. Therapy is directed toward both children and parents. (CB)