The authors' evaluate criticisms by Miller and Brofenbrenner of their earlier article. While agreeing with Miller that psychologists should be aware of the social requisites of a culture and subculture in formulating their evaluations of character, Miller's other views were not supported by their data. The Brofenbrenner critique was judged…

Briefly explores pro's and con's of extra group contacts, and suggests modification of traditionally opposed view because: (1) in a small college setting, chances of accidental outside meetings are great; and (2) such contacts provide opportunity to use newly learned behaviors with people who will provide honest and interested feedback. (CJ)

This study sought to investigate the orientation of student based upon the Clark Trow classification toward their personal future utilizing mock autobiographies. Given this knowledge the multiversity will hopefully provide experiences which will allow the individual student to gain a better understanding of self and the society in which he lives.…

Mental health professionals and nonprofessionals observed an interview with a healthy man after hearing mental health professionals characterize him as psychotic and both professional and nonprofessional subjects tended to diagnose the man as mentally ill. The biasing effect of prestige suggestion is discussed in terms of the efficacy of diagnosis…

Brief discussion of problems engendered by hastily-contrived programs on drugs, together with suggested points to consider in devising acceptable program. Latter consist of: (a) long-term planning; (b) emphasis in elementary grades; (c) factual knowledge of, respect for drugs; (d) student involvement at secondary level. (CJ)

Proposed that, when faced with highly desirable but uncertain outcomes, people may employ cognitive strategies in an attempt to influence their future affective responses to the outcomes in question. Demonstrated the use of two such strategies. (Author)

Examines resident assistant (RA) burnout as a self-defeating behavior. Discusses causes and costs of burnout and positive alternative behaviors. (RC)

Explains the relevance to film criticism of Jung's theory of the collective unconscious and its archetypal manifestations. Analyzes "The Shining," a film representative of the presently dominant occult-horror genre, in terms of the Jungian approach. Discusses the role of film in relation to the world's psychic balance. (PD)

Examines divorce as a psychological and legal process. Etiological factors are critically explored, and legal issues surrounding court-based interventions are reviewed. The role of mental health professionals, lawyers, and courts in a divorce are discussed in terms of individual contributions as well as interdisciplinary "team" approaches. (JAC)

Results show individual differences in intelligence progressively stabilizing by school age, with each child following a distinct pattern of mental development. Monozygotic twins became increasingly concordant over an Hes and were closely matched on developmental trends. (Author/RH)

Emphasizes consciousness as a quality which differentiates a human being from other living organisms. Excerpts various perspectives that are value-analyzed to illustrate two assumptions: (1) thinking leads to valuing and values and (2) all psychological perspectives are based upon some value system which can be identified. (JAC)