Proposes that the behavior of many teenagers may be understood as a function of 11 immediate goals, each of which represents a coherent set of attitudes and behaviors by which the ultimate goals of belonging and self-esteem are sought. These goals are rooted in faulty beliefs and elicit characteristic reactions from adults. (Author)

Despite current attention given to the influence of star athletes' biorhythms, the author's studies lead him to the conclusion that biorhythms do not mediate behavior in sport. (Editor)

The relationship between an individual's inner needs and choice of lesiure activity to satisfy those needs is explored. (JD)

Two groups of three autistic children, equated for chronological age (mean=49 months) but differing in IQ and performance MA, were observed for 20-minute sessions to examine the effects of environmental stimuli on stereotypic behavior. (Author/SBH)

Seven hyperactive children in a pilot study, and 15 hyperactive and 15 nonhyperactive control children in a later study, were assessed for salivation to lemon juice stimulation, reactive inhibition on an audio-vigilance task, and visual-motor maze errors. (Author)

It has been discovered that dreams and daydreams can be productive states in the process of scientific innovation. An attempt is made to provide some typical examples of insights which have come to scientists during dream-like states and in sleep. (Author/MA)

The early signs and symptoms of alcoholism are not easily observed. An insidious pattern of lateness, family disorders, excuses, frequent visits to the doctor, poor performance on the job, and perhaps job-related accidents, befall this individual. (Author)

The evidence available so far generally refutes the claim that artificial food colorings in the diet substantially aggravate the behavior of children with learning disability and hyperkinesis. (JD)

This four-year longitudinal study explored the utility of a unidimensional schema based upon the concept of an implicit value system (Protestant ethic-hedonistic continuum) and found that the conceptual simplicity and utility of the model warranted consideration of its use over the more complex multidimensional approaches. (MJB)

A review of a representative sample of behavioral interventions with delinquents from 1968 to 1976 suggests that behavioral interventions may be producing first-order change only. (Author)

This presentation explores several dimensions of resistance to behavioral therapy, uses psychodynamic concepts to illustrate the resistance to therapy, and suggests effective behavioral strategies for change. (MJB)

Individually observed ad libitum food and beverage consumption of 42 adults during several hours in time isolation laboratory. Men and women showed similar patterns of ingestion, including eating rates consistent with caloric need (men consuming siginificantly more calories than women). Observed frequent ingestion episodes, supporting ecological…

Results of a study involving professionals skilled in working with abusive families, as well as university undergraduates who were asked to identify abusive parents from videotapes of abusive and matched control parent-child dyads during free play, indicated that performance levels of both groups were at chance levels. (Author/DB)

Explores basic leadership concepts, demolishes three leadership myths, and advises principals concerning ways to vary their management styles using either directive or interactive behavior. Choice of style depends on the situation and a particular subordinate's degree of readiness or compliance. (MLH)