Investigates the models of Man postulated by the major contemporary schools of psychology by constructing measures specially designed to elicit the relationships postulated by such schools. (Author/RK)

In an attempt to extend the "nomological network" of the hopelessness dimension, this research examines the relationship between negative expectancies about the future and two theoretically relevant constructs: generalized expectancies for reinforcement, and depression. (Author/RK)

Explores more directly the alleged defensive interpretation of the L scale by relating it to another measure of defensiveness, viz, the denial scale (Dn) and to two other measures that presumably do not reflect defensiveness, viz, the MMPI Schizophrenia (Sc) and Hypochondriasis (Hs) scales. (Author/RK)

Attempts to understand the behavioral characteristics of Death Row inmates in order to provide an additional base for the shaping of treatments programs designed to meet the needs of inmates who are facing confinement and the prospect of death within a highly structured and controlled environment. (Author/RK)

This study investigated the relationship between sex guilt and drug preferences. Seventy polydrug users completed a drug preference inventory and the Mosher Forced-Choice Sex Guilt Subscale. Results indicated that individuals who prefer sedatives are higher in sex guilt than either individuals who prefer stimulants or individuals with no definite…

Explores varying characteristics of adolescent high and low overt aggressors. It is hypothesized that high, as compared to low, overt aggressors will be lower in fantasy capacity, need for social approval, self-reported hostile feelings, and will be sensitizers. (Author/RK)

Evaluates the effects of Zen meditation on personality and values, casts serious doubts on certain studies that report astonishingly positive results after only a few weeks of meditation, and offers some suggestions to improve research methodology with regard to a most important contemporary phenomenon. (Author/RK)

Compares the psychological development of bishops with priests, explores connections between psychological development and demographic variables as these relate to bishops, and summarizes clinical impressions based on the responses of the bishops to the Loyola Sentence Completion Blank for Clergymen (LSCBC). (Author/RK)

Examines the differences between first and multiple criminal offenders as measured by personality testing. Uses one regular scale of the MMPI and five additional scales determined to be useful in correctional classification and diagnostic services. (Author/RK)