A linear relationship in psychotherapeutic groups between verbal behavior, defined as the level of communication, and experienced anxiety is hypothesized. A curvilinear relationship was discovered. Maximum level of anxiety occurred on border of communication of private and unknown-self material. When communication increased above these levels, the…

Investigated were sex-related differences in the deprivation-enhancement pattern of verbal fantasies and fantasy involving dramatic play production. Subjects were 45 children of school-entrance age and 47 preadolescents. The findings are discussed in terms of boys' and girls' sexual identity. (SDH)

A study was carried out to obtain systematic quantitative data about the types of verbal behavior used by instructors and students in teaching and learning a foreign language. (Author)

By observing the patterns of language that students use, teachers may infer that valuing is taking place. They may then plan, teach, and assess learning according to student performance. (JH)

Theories about language functions, the ways in which language is used, are discussed. (Text is in French.) (PMP)

Discusses research on kinetic structure, a microstructure concept (concerned with sequential organization of individual verbal statements or individual behavior acts). (PEB)

In this column, the term "pragmatics", a part of linguistic analysis, is explained. The study of pragmatics concerns language usage in natural context. The item of analysis is not the sentence, but the utterance of the sentence in a particular well-defined set of contexts. (SW)

This article examines the problem of the relationship between words that are classified as homonyms or as polysemes, and the relationship between these words and their environment. (Text is in French.) (AM)

A two-part pilot study investigated and categorized the roles verbal and nonverbal communication play in the initiation of sexual intercourse. The study also explored the manner in which partners accept or reject sexual overtures, the contexts and antecedents of sexual initiation, and the changes in sexual behavior which occur as a consequence of…

A study investigated the impact of a one-time persuasive message presented to subjects across two media--audio and audiovisual. A second variable, distraction, was also examined for its induced impact on conferring resistance to the message. Subjects were 170 college undergraduates, 46 of whom were assigned to a control group that did not see or…

Competencies recommended by speech communication and educational researchers, as well as communication specialists and teachers of various content areas are identified. Guidelines are presented for teachers, who should demonstrate competencies in sending and receiving messages that: (1) are used to obtain or give information; (2) express or…

Psychotherapists of different theoretical persuasions use systematically different profiles of verbal response modes. However, clients tend to use very similar profiles, regardless of what their therapist does. Disclosure comprises the largest part of this common client profile, and it distinguishes the client role from other roles. Higher levels…

Research indicates that people spend roughly 45 to 65 percent of their waking moments listening to other persons. To help administrators improve their listening effectiveness, a format to develop a profile of personal listening styles is provided. The strengths and weaknesses of six different listening styles are explored along with ways to…

Revealed Difference data on 45 Filipino couples is utilized to demonstrate that the amount, type of resolution, and quality of conjugal communication processes varies with the type of issue being discussed. Three issue-areas were investigated: family obligations, husband-wife problems, and parent-child problems. (Author)