In recent years the college dormitory has become a popular setting for examining chronic effects of crowding and high density in humans. Possible differences between corridor- and suite-type residents were investigated to examine the degree to which corridor- and suite-design dormitories influence assertive behavior of the residents. It was…

Article discusses the needs of the quiet child and the responsibility of the teacher to be alert and sensitive to this type of elementary school student. (GB)

The findings support the inference that group formation and interpersonal relations are less salient for residents of large halls than for small halls. Apartment residents may be more independent and attach greater value to privacy and quiet than hall residents. (Author)

Achievement-impeding classroom behaviors in France and the United States were analyzed and compared. (KW)

The author discusses an experimental revision of the Bristol Social Adjustment Guides, a classification of maladjusted behavior in the early 195o,s. (Author)

This study examines personality differences and similarities between student groups in protest activities by comparing activists to student leaders and random students. Results indicate many similarities in personality dimensions but protesters are more adventurous, autocratic and individualistic. They are also more spontaneous and irresponsible.…

While it is clear that important changes in college sexual behavior are occurring, these changes do not justify the term sexual revolution." Rather, they are related to changes in moral standards that show considerable continuity with the past. (Author)

From a special feature on "Violence & Agression. Other articles in the feature include "Agression in the Classroom by Fritz Redl, "Temper Trantrums by A.E. Trieschman, and "Scapegoating by Beryce W. MacLennan.

The effects of contingent reinforcement under conditions of self-determined and externally determined standards were studied in two fifth-grade language art classes (N=64 students). Contingent reinforcement with externally determined standards produced an increase over reinforcement with self-determined standards. Experience with external…

Phencyclidine (PCP) was studied in conjunction with alcohol and marijuana use for a sample of tenth grade students. Rates of use, attitudes toward the drugs, perceived norms among significant others, and intentions to use the drugs in the future were assessed. (Author)

The relationship of unrealistic vocational choice to other unrealistic behavioral responses was examined by having subjects with judged realistic or unrealistic vocational choices estimate performance over trials on a visual pursuit task. Results did not confirmthe hypothesized relationship between unrealism in vocational choice behavior and…

In a speech, Boston University (Massachusetts) president Jon Westling used "Somnolent Samantha" as an example of potential for student abuse of identification as learning disabled. Because Samantha was fictitious, 10 students have sued the university, charging Westling with holding an unfair view of students with learning disabilities.…

Reviews literature on drinking among college students and reports gender variations in drinking patterns and problems among this population. Examines incidence of drinking, frequency and consumption of drinking, gender differential, beverage preferences, drinking locations, and drinking problems. Concludes that higher percentage of college men…