THE TERM ALIENATION IS IN IMMINENT DANGER OF BECOMING PART OF THE VOCABULARY OF POLITE ABUSE. ONE OF THE WORD'S VIRTUES IS ITS AMBIGUITY. IN THE SOCIOLOGICAL TRADITION, ALIENATION REFERS TO A STRUCTURAL CONDITION. PEOPLE ARE ALIENATED MORE OR LESS AGAINST THEIR WILL. IN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL MEANING, ALIENATION PRESUPPOSES SOME INNER ATTITUDE,…

This article deals with the psychological consequences of immoral actions, and reviews research on the psychological effects on adults of such transgressions as lying, cheating, and inflicting pain purposely rather than by accident. (MP)

Controversial article that attempts to cover everything from the definition of violence ( violence is not gentleness; it is not friendly persuasion;...") to the Warren Commission Report ( Study of this chapter..suggests that they might as well have consulted the entrials of sheep.") (MF)

Criminosynthesis theory includes internal inhibition as one of six factors relating to criminal behavior. An investigator constructed measure of internal inhibition found significantly less internal inhibition among four of five samples of incarcerated convicted criminals than among two samples of male and female college students. (DB)

Examined the socially disruptive behavior of 287 former mental patients during prison confinement and upon release to the community. Results showed that within the prison, former mental patients had a higher disciplinary infraction rate than other inmates; in the community they more often failed at adjustment. (WAS)

Results indicated that the retarded offender received a lighter sentence regardless of the type of crime, apparently because the students thought that he had been coerced into committing the crime and also into confessing to it. (Author)

Uses the framework of the seven deadly sins to discuss some harmful behavior of board members. (IRT)

Argues against the characterization of the functional theory of deviance as inherently conservative. Holds that (1) the theory is not inherently ideological, and (2) its value implications are more radical than is generally thought to be the case. (Author/GC)

The primary responsibility for maintaining order and discipline during a sporting event lies with the officials. (JD)

An example of the phenomenon termed involuntary deviance is presented to illustrate the need for educators to be familiar with their students' medical problems and to help decrease the social stigma attached to some unavoidable health conditions. (MM)

Analyzed two prison psychologists' accuracy of predictions of criminality to see how reliably such predictions could be made. Results indicate that the psychologists, using clinical judgment alone, accurately identified a subpopulation significantly more likely to engage in future acts of violence within a one-year follow-up period. (RJM)

Argues that an understanding of the genetic and psychophysiological basis of crime and antisocial behavior has important implications for counselors dealing with antisocial behavior. Contends that psychophysiological factors interact with social factors in producing antisocial behaviors. (Author/ABL)

Suggests that schools may be inadvertently fostering antisocial behavior in students. Offers three promising solutions to remedy antisocial behavior: Act early, use effective interventions, and emphasize reading. (Contains 10 references.) (PKP)