Explored the hypothesis that rapists are selectively deficient in their ability to process interpersonal cues from women, especially negative cues. Found that rapists were significantly less accurate than subjects in nonrapist control groups when reading cues in simulated first-date interactions; violent nonrapists, in turn, were less accurate…

Suggests that narcissistic, borderline, and antisocial personality disorders are not discrete diagnostic categories, but that they lie along a continuum and have in common the dimensions of degree of self-centeredness and degree of differentiation. Presents evidence supporting existence of continuum of behavior rather than discrete diagnostic…

This review assesses current behavioral approaches for controlling aggression in children and develops hypotheses regarding the motivation for aggression in these children in order to formulate guidelines for further research. (RH)

Self-identity dimensions of 22 adolescent school refusers (non-attendees whose parents are aware of the situation) and 45 disruptive truants are described and compared. The way these absentees perceive parents and teachers and how they feel these individuals report to others are shown to be important factors in the management of school…

To assess the effects of toy guns and toy airplanes on children's antisocial behavior, 4- and 5-year-olds (ten in Study I and 13 in Study II) were observed during 15-16 free play sessions. During experimental sessions children played either with (novel, aggressive) toy guns or with (novel, nonaggressive) toy airplanes in addition to their usual…

Article details several environmental factors which influence a school's vandalism potential. (GB)

The ingestion of methylphenidate in hyperactive children was studied in classroom and informal settings. The drug seems to improve tractibility and learning in situations involving clear-cut tasks demands and high compliance, yet leaves informal behavior undisturbed. (ST)

Reviews literature on riot participation and advocates an alternate focus for future studies which acknowledges variation in riot behavior and which focuses on interactional environments of individuals prior to and during civil disorders. (RJ)

Homosexual concern is one facet of the total psychological development of the individual who, during the college period, is trying to establish a mature identity". For many, the concerns are associated with feelings of nonsexual inadequacy; for others the problem may be deeper and represent an accepted way of life. (Author/CJ)

A discussion of the motivational aspects of alcohol use progresses from the magical and spiritual to the scientific discussion of alcohol as a drug among drugs. The article stresses the need to examine people and their choices rather than the substances they use. (Author)

This article concerns the drug abuse related definitions of the words education" and prevention" as they have come to be used today. The writer infers that the changing uses of these words reflects an increasingly more enlightened approach to ameliorating the problem of drug abuse. (Author)

Discusses drug families, effects on those using them, how to present drug information accurately and without scare tactics. Presented at American School Health Association, Philadelphia, 1969. (CJ)