This study was designed to investigate the differential effects of behavioral counselors. It was hypothesized that behavorial counselors who were facilitative, that is, high in their offerings of warmth, empathy, and genuineness, would be more effective than nonfacilitative behavioral counselors, that is, low in their offerings of warmth, empathy, and genuineness. Both types of counselors received an equal amount of training in verbal reinforcement procedures. The criterion variable was frequency of verbal information-seeking responses. The hypothesis was confirmed. Implications for more effective utilization of manpower resources were discussed.

This study examines the concepts that Appalachian youth have concerning their probable life work. After comparing and contrasting these students with a group of native and Appalachian migrant students in an Ohio city, the following results were noted: ( a) Appalachian youth who stay in the' geographic area have a significantly lower aspirational level than do those students who are native to a rurban area; (b) the Appalachian youth have different personal role models and characteristics for success than those students who have migrated from the Appalachian area; (c) one of the major problems in raising the occupational aspirations of Appalachian students appears to be lack of information and opportunity rather than lack of ability.

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