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Peer reviewedGlenn, Christopher – Psychology: A Quarterly Journal of Human Behavior, 1979
A survey of published research determined that individual and group reactions to natural disasters differ greatly and depend partially on the predisaster personality. Four models are examined to explain individual and group reactions to natural disasters. A conglomerate model and a possible structure to future disaster research are offered.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Behavior Patterns, Coping
Peer reviewedJones, Warren H.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1978
Tested the hypothesis that psychological androgyny permits greater behavioral flexibility and leads to better adjustment. Contrary to expectations, findings indicated flexibility and adjustment were associated with masculinity. Subsequent experiments revealed that feminine subjects prefer to become more masculine if possible. Results suggest an…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Androgyny, Behavior Patterns
Toler, Donna J. – 1978
A study was undertaken to determine which types of verbal humor are preferred by children and to discover how well adults can predict what children will perceive as humorous. Fifteen adults (education students, parents, and teachers) were asked to rate 25 jokes on a four point scale ranging from not funny at all and not very funny to kind of funny…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Childhood Interests, Curriculum Development
