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Dabrowski's Theory of Positive Disintegration and Giftedness: Overexcitability Research Findings
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Mendaglio, Sal; Tillier, William – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 2006
During the past 20 years, a significant body of literature has emerged focusing on the application of Dabrowski's theory of positive disintegration (TPD) to the study of gifted individuals. Although much of this literature is prescriptive, some research reports spanning this time period are available. A perusal of research on TPD's applicability…
Descriptors: Theories, Gifted, Psychological Patterns, Research
Behavior: A Measure of Motivation Needs.
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Chusmir, Leonard H. – Psychology: A Journal of Human Behavior, 1989
Examines motivational literature to determine and list behavior and personality characteristics connected by research to each of McClelland's three motivational needs--achievement, affiliation, and power. Makes case for reversing the direction of the usual predictive process in order to offer another management tool to estimate a worker's needs…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Affiliation Need, Behavior Patterns, Employees
A Continuum of Nonclinical Eating Disorders: A Review of Behavioral and Psychological Correlates and Suggestions for Intervention.
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Kalodner, Cynthia R.; Scarano, Gina M. – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1992
Reviews research which distinguishes various points along the continuum from normal eating habits to clinically diagnosed eating disorders. Focuses on nonclinical intermediate points and proposes intervention strategies for women experiencing difficulties with weight, body image, and/or eating. Contends further research is necessary for greater…
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Behavior Patterns, Body Weight, Bulimia
Premarital Sex in the Seventies.
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Clayton, Richard R.; Bokemeier, Janet L. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1980
A review of the literature of the decade focuses upon two broad issues: the epidemiology (prevalence and incidence) and the etiology (correlates and causes) of premarital sexual attitudes and behavior. A research and theory agenda for the 1980s is presented. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Codes of Ethics, Cohort Analysis, Etiology
Sex Stereotypes and Implicit Personality Theory: Toward a Cognitive-Social Psychological Conceptualization.
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Ashmore, Richard D.; Del Boca, Frances K. – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1979
The distinction between "stereotype" as a cognitive structure and "stereotyping" as a complex set of intra- and inter-personal processes is discussed in light of relevant research in cognitive and social psychology. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Processes, Psychological Characteristics, Research
The Termination Process: Communication Patterns in Decaying Relationships.
Frey, Lawrence Rand – 1978
Recent studies have investigated the transition of relationships from a more intimate to a less intimate state--the depenetration process. Various phases of interpersonal conflict in the dissolution of marital dyads have been described, and factors indicating that a marriage might be "in trouble" have been identified. Processes that are…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication Problems, Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer)
A Theoretical Foundation of Communicator Style.
Schroeder, Anthony B. – 1979
An analysis of interpersonal communication research supports the existence of the notion "communicative style," the method or manner by which an individual interacts with others. Scholars concerned with interpersonal behavior acknowledge that individuals develop habitual styles of interactive behavior that tend to produce optimal…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Style, Communication Research, Higher Education