Of the diagnostic features of autism, relatively little research has been devoted to restricted and repetitive behavior, particularly topographically complex forms of restricted and repetitive behavior such as rigidity in routines or compulsive-like behavior (e.g., arranging objects in patterns or rows). Like vocal or motor stereotypy,…

Results indicated that both male and female smokers perceived themselves as failing to meet the expectations of their parents and school. On the other hand, nonsmokers perceived themselves as more nearly meeting these expectations. (Author)

Thirty-two terminators and 28 continuers in personal counseling were compared on three measures derived from precounseling Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) data. It was concluded that poor adolescent prospects for counseling are those characterized by marked rebellion toward authority. (Author)

A questionnaire survey was conducted in the Spring of 1974 among U.S. High School Students concerning drinking practices, drinking attitudes, and problems related to alcohol consumption among American youth. The questionnaires were completed by a total of 13,122 students in grades 7-12 for a nationwide 2-stage, stratified sample. This report…

Tested whether psychosocial variables showed direct relations to substance use, and direct, indirect, and interactive relations to use-related negative consequences in adolescents. Found psychosocial variables relate to problem use beyond the simple indirect effect from consumption level. (Author/DLH)