The data indicates that if a subject is responded to in a small group, he is more likely to talk again in the group. The type of responses (positive or negative statements) seems to have little effect on his verbalization time; the mere fact that members respond to him seems to be the crucial factor. (Author)

The successful acquisition of survey behavior by students diagnosed as void of survey behavior through stimulus control and reinforcement is described. (Author)

Reports data assessing recent changes in college students' knowledge of alcohol and their drinking patterns gathered by Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students (BACCHUS) during spring break at Daytona Beach. Found an emerging trend toward reduced consumption of alcoholic beverages among students. (Author/ABB)

The Reiss Premarital Sexual Permissiveness Scale was administered to 51 male and 54 female undergraduates. Factor analysis revealed three major factors: intercourse with affection, kissing with affection, and nonaffectional sexual activity. It is suggested that permissiveness be defined as lack of affection. (Author)

Based on the data, young adults regardless of college attended seem to change more in the social area than any other area and they change in the direction of becoming more gregarious. Least change occurs in the degree of traditional beliefs, conformity, domestic habits, and fiscal policies engaged in by young adults. The major conclusion is that…

Regular users of marijuana were not found to be significantly different from the other user groups except with respect to proportions of group members using stronger drugs. The distinctiveness of the regular user group and the non-user group suggests that those who do not use marijuana and stronger illicit drugs have been able to find…

This transcript is taken from an interview at the University of Connecticut between the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, and two members of the Gay Liberation Movement at the university. The conversation focused on the presence of Gay Liberation on campus. (Author)

Used three national surveys (1979, 1982, and 1985) to compare campus alcohol policies, institutional self reports, treatment and referral services, and prevention and educational efforts. Results indicated that a significantly greater variety and quantity of alcohol education and prevention activities are presently available on campuses than were…

The Ethical Judgment Scale was used to identify and categorize the ethical-professional posture of community college counselors when dealing with specific problem cases. The dimensions of ethical and legal problems confronting counselors were also investigated. (Author)

Examined the long-term influence, as long as 30 years after graduation, of experiences as student leaders on the lives of former student leaders (N=76) from three colleges. Former student leaders reported that holding a leadership position had a significant influence on their skills and life activities. (RC)

College freshmen responded to a questionnaire on alcohol use and sex roles. Results indicated a slight increase in number of students drinking and an increase in the quantity of alcohol consumed. No significant relationship was found between sex role and quantity of alcohol consumed. (RC)

Student's perceptions of the faculty advising process were found to be relatively undifferentiated, emphasizing student's reactions to perceived social skills of advisors, with minimum awareness of technical functions. This view was contrasted with faculty perceptions, which are more complex. Implications for training and evaluation are discussed.…

This article discusses how counseling professionals may facilitate consulting efforts through consideration of their own consulting behavior. The counselor who wishes to be influential in consultant relationships must actively and perhaps openly present himself and his ideas to prospective or actual consultees. (Author)

The findings support the inference that group formation and interpersonal relations are less salient for residents of large halls than for small halls. Apartment residents may be more independent and attach greater value to privacy and quiet than hall residents. (Author)

This study adds credence to the findings of others that leavers are less settled personalities who think deeply, act on feelings rather than on measured consequences, are anxious about their environment and about themselves, sense a need for independence and seek ways to test that need. (Author)