Data gathered by means of questionnaires for 1965, 1970, and 1975 from students are used to ascertain the extent to which sexual behavior and attitudes have changed. Evidence suggests the premarital sexual revolution which was reported to have begun during the late 1960's has actually accelerated during the 1970's. (Author)

Talk time and eye contact are the most important variables used by peers to judge heterosocial skill in college women. Other variables peers use include attractiveness, skill, anxiety, conversational guidance, listening ability, smoothness of response, smiles, and gestures. These variables replicate across sexes. (BJV)

The evolution of values and standards of behavior as they relate to the body in culture are examined, especially in light of recent trends toward recognition of the natural and the spontaneous, the positive value placed on sexuality, and at the same time, narcissism and emphasis on youth. (MSE)

Six steps are provided for addressing the problem of student misconduct: (1) developing a well-publicized districtwide program, (2) creating a task force to develop a misconduct management handbook for teachers, (3) soliciting reactions, (4) field testing the draft, (5) revising the handbook, and (6) followup. (TE)

This article describes 12 major components--grouped into philosophical, organizational, and operational categories--that should be included in planning and initiating an effective school discipline system. (Author/JW)

Gives an outline for decision making at staff meetings to effect a behavior modification program. (GB)

Article discusses the needs of cultural minorities and how they conceive of the purpose for education. Compares social and cultural representation with liberal studies. (Author/RK)

In a survey regarding the intensity and frequency of methods of corporal punishment students have received and of the persons administering it, corporal punishment is shown to be used normatively for behavioral management. Males received greater punishment, especially from their fathers. Lower grades and greater problems, such as aggression and…

Educators' overly romantic view of children has led them to underestimate their students, expect too little, and set aside their critical judgment. Instead, educators should act as adults toward children, by setting and enforcing standards, fitting praise to the level of performance, establishing discipline, and transmitting values. (Author/RW)

Explores the generalization of changes in children's preferences for easy or difficult goals, when their preferences are induced by exposure to peer models playing a novel athletic game. Subjects played the same game immediately after exposure, participated in a "spelling bee" three weeks later, and chose puzzles of differing levels of…

Examined attitudes toward alcohol use and abuse, drinking norms, and treatment of alcoholism among a representative sample of adults (N=933). Results indicated public concern about alcohol abuse and a desire to help, definite norms maintained against heavy drinking and drunkeness, and a belief in the value of treatment demonstrated. (Author)

Review of literature on gender-linked aspects of nonverbal behavior reveals that the differences in nonverbal behavior are in line with societal expectations calling for women to be reactive and for men to be proactive. Communication between the sexes is discussed in terms of smiling, personal space, touch, and talk. (JMF)

The problem of violence and vandalism in schools is presented, and a number of promising programs that appear to be effective in reducing violence are outlined. (JMF)

Suggests that the competitive economy of education has led to particular ways of implementing family literacy and a view of families as education consumers rather than users. Notes literacy education thus is used for reproduction of school-based literacy usage and cultural norms. (SK)