In a study of attention during the learning of an oddity problem, 19 mildly or moderately retarded Ss (mental age 5 to 10 years) were given 32 oddity training trials per day for 10 days. Measurement of attention to specific cues could not be achieved, as data were insufficient. (Author/PHR)

Current writings on death and dying are trichotomized into prescientific, quasi-scientific, and scientific. Research findings should not be treated as equally valid; some methods may be used to supply hypotheses, others to test them, and still others to further validate the previous findings. (Author)

The design and development of the Consumer Health Products Inventory are discussed. The instrument produces a valid and reliable behavioral inventory to assess self-reported use of selected consumer health products. (JMF)

The handicapped and nonhandicapped children changed differentially over time in their solitary activities and dominant interactions and in their interaction with handicapped and nonhandicapped peers, but these changes all moved in the direction of making the two groups less distinguishable. (Author/SBH)

Surveys empirical research with regard to cohabitation. The major consequences of cohabitation are identified for five groups: (1) never-married cohabiting couples; (2) children of cohabitants; (3) society; (4) previously married cohabitating couples; and (5) elderly cohabitants. Current legal trends are also discussed and recommendations for…

Attitudes of young adult males and their parents toward the father position were measured in a cross-generational study. Sons expected fathers to be more nurturing and recreational than parent groups. There was no difference in problem solving. Items measured what fathers should do, not what the subjects' fathers did. (Author/BEF)

A study of men with multiple sclerosis and their families revealed varied behavioral reactions. Utilizing role theory perspectives, reactions are reported and causes for the differing adjustment styles, especially those that came from the family, are discussed. Upon understanding these family determinants, suggestions were made for family…

This study finds partial support for the association between a member's role in an organization, his perception of the structure of the organization and self-reported communications within the organization. Functional role as opposed to status role emerged as being of primary importance in understanding the relation between communications and…

Examined the effects of a token economy on off-task behavior occurring concurrently with the reinforcement of target behavior. Results indicated that while the token economy maintained effectiveness in terms of increasing the frequency of target behaviors, the frequency of off-task or inappropriate behaviors also increased as the year progressed.…

Investigated the generally neglected effects of the cotrainer relationship in studies of the outcome of couples communication training. Male-female cotrainer pairs modeled verbal dominance patterns similar or dissimilar to those of client couples. Changes in couples' speaking patterns after a two-hour workshop mirrored their trainers' models.…

A report is given on an investigation of communication competence of first graders as evidenced in their use of requests for action and information. (JD)

This paper examines how Black ministers view their roles within the church and in the larger community. Based on data from a study conducted in Nashville, Tennessee, it is concluded that, while the expectations of apathetic congregations produce conservative ministers, those of activist congregations stimulate their ministers to greater…

Proactive counselor intervention requires recognition of the pattern of client requests for service. Five midwestern university counseling centers supplied usage data on client contacts. Counselors accurately reported the pattern but based it on perception of total contacts rather than initial contacts. (Author)

Explores the relationship between wife's employment, sex-role traditionalism, and reported division of household tasks and decisions. Findings suggest that despite differences among women in sex-role traditionalism and employment status, most women say that they and their spouses divide tasks in a traditional sex-role fashion. (Author)

Three investigations were conducted to examine the consistency of classroom seating among college students. These three studies indicate that both biological sex and psychological sex may be important when studying human territoriality. (Author)