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Teaching Self-Protective Behaviors To Preschool Children Using A Videotape Training Program, Paul James Yoder

Masters Theses

This study investigated the effectiveness of a videotape training program to teach self-protective skills to preschool children. Children were taught to say, "I have to ask my teacher/parent," and to run to their teacher/parent when presented with one of two lures commonly used by child molesters. The videotape incorporated the direct instructional techniques of active pupil responding; the model, lead, and test format; and use of minimally different stimuli to teach children to discriminate between correct and incorrect responses. The results showed that although none of the subjects showed any improvement in responding after only one viewing, five of the …

A Comparison Of Calculation Speed And Accuracy On Two Levels Of Problem Difficulty Using The Handheld Calculator And Hutchings' "Low Stress" Algorithms And Traditional Subtraction, Allman A. Todd

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of A Transfer Of Stimulus Control Procedure, Probes, And Reinforcement On The Acquisition And Generalization Of An Intraverbal Repertoire, Steven John Braam

Masters Theses

A deaf, mentally-impaired youth was trained to emit intraverbal responses within the same response class to verbal stimuli which were presented in daily probe sessions (e.g., "food" evoked "apple", "bread","hot dog", etc.). Training consisted of a transfer of stimulus control procedure. If an incorrect response was made, the therapist would re-present the verbal training stimulus and immediately present a non-verbal prompt (picture) which evoked a verbal response. Since the transfer procedure was only Implemented contingent upon incorrect responding, it resulted in longer delays to trade-in for back-up reinforcers in sessions where mistakes were made. Correct responding Increased only as training …

The Development And Validation Of Concept Programmed Materials Based On A Direct Instruction Model, Curt E. Lalonde

Masters Theses

The experiment validated a set of instructional materials designed to teach behavioral concepts. Twenty-two subjects matched on the basis of their scores on a pretest covering these concepts comprised the experimental and control groups. Following a pretest, subjects in these two groups completed both sets of materials. After exposure to the instructional materials, they took an alternate-form posttest on the same concepts. Gain scores on the posttest were significantly higher (p<.05, means = .91, -.55) for subjects who completed the experimental materials than for the subjects who completed the control materials, materials contained sequences of examples and nonexamples of the behavioral concepts which were designed to maximize learned of those concepts.

Western News, November 25, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Five-year capital outlay budget request totals $47 million; $12.8 million in '81-82, $798,892 in gifts and grants reported to Trustees, PRRs total $2 million for 10 projects, Trustees authorize purchase of former bank building at west edge of campus, Nancy L. Thomas is retiring as emerita

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting November 21, 1980, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re Purchase of Land
• Capital Outlay Budget 1981-82
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Departmental Name Change
• Program Revision Requests for 1981-82
• Revision to the Fine Arts Building Lease
• Board Committee Reports
• Transportation Technology Report
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, November 20, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Teaching Japanese to Japanese kids in Battle Creek, No faculty or staff layoffs; Bernhard declares, Telephone books include WATS guidelines, Maier publishes two books on noted father, Obie Byrd, custodian, dies

Western News, November 13, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Partners in Progress' has 45 percent of goal, Announce major gifts from Upjohn; Ford, campus, College of Business a major focus of campaign, Coyne; Russell urge United Way giving

Western News, November 6, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Football team to seek share of MAC title Saturday, Weisberg; Homer elected officers of Foundation, Walk -in period set for short-term loans, Paper Tech Foundation selects Kettering, Patron's Choice Series adds 10 attractions

The Westerner Vol. 1 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Goal is $6.8 million: First capital campaign announced; $3.1 million already secured • Major gifts received from Upjohn, Ford and campus • Proposal D defeated in Nov. 4 election • Faculty Scholar Award recipients named • Stine and Upjohn to receive University Distinguished Service awards • Kettering heads Paper Tech group • Teaching Excellence Award winners named • People • Profile • Among Alumni • Alumnotes • Sports

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 7, No. 6 (November 1980)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Table of Contents

• Values Classification through Science Fiction - Phyllis J. Day
• Multiple Constituencies, Differential Power, and the Question of Effectiveness in Human Service Organizations - Patricia Yancey Martin
• The Influence of Bureaucratic Factors on Welfare Policy Implementation - Gerard S. Gryski, Charles L. Usher
• Human Service Needs in Rapidly Growing Western Communities: The Wyoming House Services Project - One Response - Julie M. Uhlmann, John W. Hanks,
• A Comparison of Social Psychological Views among Youthful and Aged Persons: An Empirical Assessment or Marginally Differentiated Attitude Measures - Dennis L. Peck, David L. Klemmack
• Factors Influencing Senate Voting Patterns on …

Toward A Meaning Of Work, Michael I. Borrero, Hector A. Rivera

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Contemporary observers of the occupation and social fabric contend that individuals as members of families need to assert their rights over their lives and their destinies. That the family and the workplace can be analyzed independently of each other's existence or the dichotomy between the intrinsic value of work and the importance of non-work time for individuals and firms are both notions that are being considered contemporarily and complementary. This paper reviews the history and societal factors that affect the notion of-work and its utility as a focus for social policy students.

Human Service Needs In Rapidly Growing Western Communities: The Wyoming House Services Project-One Response, Julie M. Uhlmann, John W. Hanks

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Human service needs in rural, western communities currently experiencing energy related growth are abundant. This paper describes and critiques a service delivery project designed to address these needs.

A Comparison Of Social Psychological Views Among Youthful And Aged Persons: An Empirical Assessment Or Marginally Differentiated Attitude Measures, Dennis L. Peck, David L. Klemmack

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Four related but marginally differentiated sociological and psychological attitude measures are evaluated through analysis of survey data. Generated from a statewide random sample (N=322), four measures of maladjustment/well-being -- the anomie, alienation, fatalism, and powerlessness scales -- are evaluated as being similar in nature. The moderately high correlations between the scale items comprising the four distinctive conceptual world-views suggest that the scales overlap considerably. The results of an oblique solution factor analysis, however, suggest that the scales being considered may be at least marginally differentiated. Comparisons between distinctive age groups of the sample of adults age 18 to 84 using …

Psychological And Emotional Impact Of Unemployment, Michael Borrero

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Having seen the discussion of the meaning of work and the important role it plays in our lives, as developed by Borrero and Rivera, we now need to address what happens to people when they want to work but are unable to because of economic recessions, depressions and economic policies. The focus of the following paper is to review the literature concerning the psychological and emotional stresses that are brought about as a result of unemployment.

Helping The Unemployment Client, Katherine Hooper Briar

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper analyzes ways in which the social work profession can reaffirm its professional service responsibilities to unemployed clients. It is suggested that social work practice should address not just the effects of unemployment but also the jobless condition itself. The human costs of unemployment and their implications for changes in social work assessment and intervention are cited.

Multiple Constituencies, Differential Power, And The Question Of Effectiveness In Human Service Organizations, Patricia Yancey Martin

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A multiple constituencies model of human service organizations identifies twelve interest groups which must be considered when effectiveness questions are raised. The differential power of the interest groups suggests that some groups' preferences are likely to be emphasized over others. The relationship between power inside the organization and that on the outside is analyzed. Recent trends in the growth andmiiitancy of professional associations and employee groups suggest that internal control by senior administrators is increasingly challenged and variable. Future studies of effectiveness in the human services are encouraged to remain sensitive to the effects of constituency interests and power on …

The Impact Of Unemployment On Young, Middle-Aged And Aged Workers, Katharine Hooper Briar, Decky Fiedler, Carol Sheean, Patricia Kamps

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper presents findings from research on the effects of unemployment on young, middle-aged and aged workers. The therapeutic benefits of work indicated by the elimination and reduction of problems attributed to joblessness by young and aged workers is examined as well. The implications of such findings for human service professions are explored.

Western News, October 30, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Welcome 2,000 students, parents to 'Brown and 'Gold Day' Saturday, Tuesday is 'D' day as voters ponder tax-cut plans, Quality of freshman class remains high, Chamber of Commerce opposes all three tax plans, Joan Huber to receive Alumna Award today, Local presidents issue statement on Proposal D

Western News, October 23, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Information meeting set for 6 p.m. on Proposal D, Teaching Excellence Awards given to five faculty, Reward of $1,000 offered by University in murder, Lina Marshall on 'Good Morning America' Friday: 'First day I've missed classes, Ehrle sets improvement of academic life as mission

Western News, October 16, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Economic impact of University exceeds $100 million, Four persons named to University Foundation board, Fall Academic Convocation today in Shaw, Schmitt; Massie begin work on county history, Enrollments in computer science up by 30 percent, Cast, staff for 'The Boyfriend' announced, Announce formation of Athletic Association

Western News, October 9, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Three to receive Faculty Scholar Awards Oct. 16, California no example for Proposal D; says expert, Riegle to address issues in talk today, Retirement planning sessions start today, Here's a look at likely state budget after Tisch, Senate approves tuition scholarship plan

Western News, October 2, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Recommended if Proposal D passes No state aid for Western!, WMU couldn't survive under Proposal D-Bernhard, She may be oldest sorority pledge in the country, Three tax proposals to be discussed in program tonight in Knauss Hall, King; queen named; Homecoming parade Saturday, Program set for fall Academic Convocation, Instructional Development offering many workshops for faculty members this fall

The Informant Volume Xiii, Number 1, Western Michigan University

Informant (1968-1981)

Volume XIII, Number I

Fall 1980

• Deference: Persian Style
• New Students
• Recent Graduates
• Student/Alumni Abroad
• Student/Alumni News
• Name Changes
• Secretarial Change
• Record Enrollment
• Language and Linguistics Forum
• Emeriti News
• Department of Linguistics and Critical Languages Winter 1981

Vocabulary Acquisition During Elementary And Post-Elementary Years: A Preliminary Report, Martha Rapp Haggard

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Variables which contribute to language learning have been the subject of a great deal of research interest and study. Generally, research has concentrated on preschool language acquisition and, until the past decade, has supported the conclusion that language development is very nearly mature by about age six. Growing numbers of researchers, however, are acknowledging the need for research concerning language acquisition beyond the preschool years (C. Chomsky, 1969; Ruddell, 1976; Wardhaugh, 1976). Of specific interest are the developmental processes through which elementary and post-elementary children gain grammatical and lexical control of their language. Embedded in this larger concern are questions …

Reading Horizons Vol. 21, No. 1

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 21, issue 1.

What Is Being Done For Black Children In Reading?, Sandra F. Guillory, Charles S. Gifford

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

That there are concerns for reading problems in general is evident by the profusion of studies that have been, are being, and will be reported. However, the history of research reports regarding the reading ability of speakers of Black English is rather brief. Only in recent years have there been published reports on the high frequency of failures of Black children in reading (Smith, 1975), the urgent situation of language differences of Blacks (Knapp, 1975), and the disparity between the reading achievement levels of Black children and White children (Rupley and Robeck, 1978). This report is intended to review the …

Western News, September 25, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Homecoming starts with king; queen contest Sunday, Tax proposals to be discussed next week, Ann Reynolds; Ohio State provost; to head meeting, First three of 12 visiting scholars here today, Hospice author to speak Tuesday at local church, Bernhard points up achievement to Board, Symposium on future of NCAA; AlAW, Rep. Ryan presented with PA certificate

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting September 19, 1980, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Petitions and Communications
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Fine Arts Building Lease
• Purchase of Property
• Board Committee Reports
• Student Services
• Evaluation Center Report
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, September 18, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'State of University' address Financial crisis 'imminent, of indefinite duration', George Bush speaking tonight at Student Center, Good news: Enrollment up slightly, Seek more applicants for Fulbright funds, How to apply for Faculty Research Fund, 'Gingerbread Lady' to open Wednesday