All forms of play are transformations of four basic modes by which people know the world: copying, analysis, prediction, and synthesis. Transformation involves foregoing the usual outcomes of adapted intelligence for the sake of voluntary control of one's own behavior in games, and for the excitement of novel affective, cognitive and behavioral…

Experiment revealed that the number of arguments had a more significant effect on individual shifts than did interpersonal comparison. (SP)

This paper discussed the behavioral science perspective on human development, scientific perspective as it relates to the global area of social structure, and intentional communities as a microcosmic example of the application of behavioral science to the child rearing component necessary in any vital society. (Author/RK)

Interview data from 800 middle-aged and elderly urban residents reveal that while only a minority report cross-sex friends, they constitute a significant segment of the interpersonal resources of a number of adults. (Author)

This study examined the relation between exploratory behavior and (1) the experimenter-child relationship, and (2) teacher ratings of dependency and autonomous achievement striving. Subjects were 34 girls and 38 boys randomly selected from two prekindergartens. Experimental conditions consisted of two levels of pre-experimental social interaction…

Techniques recommended for establishing and maintaining rapport with deviant groups focus on overcoming problems of social distance and mistrust. Although based on experience with juvenile delinquents and drug addicts, the suggestions made are held to offer potential for wider applicability. (RJ)

The administration of and student response to a behavioral analysis required of 170 students (steadily dating to engaged) enrolled in the preparation for marriage course at East Carolina University during the academic year 1969-70 are discussed. (Author)

Compared the free play activities of children who had attended kindergarten or play-centers, and those who had attended neither. (SB)

This study looks at the relationship between the size of the small interacting group (in numbers of persons) and its environment; in this case, the density of its immediate population. Results indicated a significant inverse relationship between population density and the size of small interacting groups. (Author)

Summarizes preliminary observations and hypotheses made in a pilot project. (Author)