Measured the effectiveness of rational self-counseling in relation to college students' loci of control as an approach to the primary prevention of mental health problems. Administered pre- and posttest of Rotter's I-E scale to treatment and control groups. Findings suggest college students can learn to be more internally oriented. (Author/RC)

Responds to Caple's article on organizational change with an analysis of the relationship between social change and individual choice in Western society. Discusses self concept as the experience of individual ego and personal responsibility and analyzes the individual's ability to maintain a sense of purpose in life. (ABB)

Responds to commentaries on his article on self-organization theory. Makes the point that student behavior cannot be understood outside of its environment nor can the campus environment be understood apart from student behavior. (ABB)

Surveyed female students (N=226) to determine the extent of sexual harassment and to test several popular explanations. Results showed nearly one-third of the students reported sexual harassment by a male teacher. These reports could not be interpreted as reflecting feminist beliefs or oversensitivity. (JAC)

Makes suggestions to develop time management skills by selecting important targets, terminating others, and delegating and redisigning jobs, and to develop political skills by establishing power, networks, becoming aware of manipulative strategies, and using human relations skills in negotiation and bargaining. (Author)

Studies the anorectic student who is becoming more evident on the college campus, and who often evokes strong emotional response. Stresses that realistic perspectives be maintained by college counselors and administrators. Explains the characteristics of anorexia nervosa and provides guidelines for responding to the student. (Author)