Arnold P. Goldstein, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Education at Syracuse University and Director
of the Syracuse University Center for Research on Aggression. He also served as Director of the New York State
Task Force on Juvenile Gangs. He has authored 60 books and more than 100 articles on aggression, prosocial skills
training, and juvenile delinquency. In 1996 Dr. Goldstein received the Career Achievement Award from the American
Psychological Association's Commitee on Children, Youth, and Families. He also received the 1996 Senior Scientist
Award from APA's School Psychology Division.
Summary
This well-researched manual has been recently revised and expanded to include new and updated materials, procedures,
and 93 supplementary exercises. Prepare presents a series of 10 course-length interventions grouped into three
areas: reducing aggression, reducing stress, and reducing prejudice. It is designed for use with middle school
and high school students and can also be adapted for use with younger students. The 93 supplementary exercises
involve games, role plays, reading and writing, drawing, brainstorming, group discussion, relaxation, tape recordings,
photography, and other hands-on activities. The book examines important issues such as behavior management, assessment,
motivation, and transfer and maintenance of skills.