Physical educators use behavior modification techniques to reinforce acceptable conduct. (JS)

Increased energy costs and a move toward environmental stewardship are driving many organizations, including universities, to engage in awareness efforts to reduce both energy consumption and their carbon footprint. The purpose of this paper is to determine whether organizational programs aimed at energy and environmental awareness have a…

Limitations inherent in behavior modification and common misuses of the strategy are discussed. (RJ)

This report reviews some of the most relevant findings from the extensive research which has been done on behavior modification. It summarizes the more important, practical, concrete, and classroom-tested procedures which research shows to be effective im improving students' academic and social behaviors. The first section of the report begins by…

Presents twelve reasons why educators should be wary of behavior modification. (JF)

Explains the concept of behavior modification and describes techniques of positive and negative reinforcement. (ED)

Compared the effectiveness of behavior modification, cognitive modification, and cognitive-behavior modification in increasing compliance with an exercise prescription for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients (N=96). Although all treatment groups showed improvement, the cognitive-behavior modification strategy produced the most…

Presents an overview of behavior modification, and discusses ethical misgivings pertaining directly to the use of behavior modification in institutional drug treatment programs. Raises questions about the danger of social control,and informed consent. Concludes with a reexamination of aversive therapy and a plea for professionalism. (JAC)

This guide to behavior modification provides teachers and others who work with children with some practical suggestions to reinforce productive classroom behavior. A description of common elementary classroom problems, the principles and ethical considerations in the use of behavior modification, suggestions for establishing a classroom climate…

Both papers deal essentially with the same content. The author discusses briefly the popularity of behavior modification in the treatment of children and characterizes early behavior modification studies as: (1) overly reliant on undesirable features of the antipathetic medical model; (2) too limited in its selection of target subjects and problem…

Discusses the problems to be solved in designing behavior modification systems for teacher education. (Author/RK)

This paper describes a Behavior Modification Training Program, emphasizing self-control, for staff working with drug addicts. The program, which is primarily geared toward training paraprofessionals, takes place in 10 one-and-a-half hour sessions and includes an overview of behavior modification as well as instruction in behavior control,…

The techniques of behavior modification are of potentially great value in the schools. (Author)

A discussion of the similarities of behavior modification and open education. (HB)

INTENDED FOR PERSONS HAVING DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATIONAL AND CLINICAL SETTINGS, THE BIBLIOGRAPHY LISTS 866 ENTRIES ON BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. EACH ITEM LISTED DESCRIBES OR ILLUSTRATES SPECIFIC METHODS OF BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION AND IS CONCEIVED WITHIN SOME LEARNING FRAMEWORK THEORY. ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY BY AUTHOR,…