Results of this study indicate that naive female observers can detect nonverbally communicated differences in anxiety levels of male subjects. Subjects who believed thay received alcohol were perceived as more relaxed and less anxious in their nonverbal behavior. The actual drink consumed had no impact upon the raters' perception. (Author)

This study examined the interpersonal and sexual relationships of lesbians. Like most women, lesbians prefer slow moving, affectionate relationships and tend to remain with one partner for long periods of time. Their role in the university community is also discussed. (Author/EJT)

Research has found that the need for personal space is greater for normal persons who are interacting with stigmatized persons, such as overweight people, and that one who is identified as deviant may be more sensitive to environmental cues and react more strongly to affective stimuli. To investigate the reactions to approach/distance among…