Three experiments extended the 1971 findings of J. S. Reitman that Ss presented with 3 words could spend 15 sec. detecting tones in white noise without forgetting the three words. (Editor)

Social exchange theory is used to formulate hypotheses about superior-subordinate relations in large complex organizations. Data from self-administered questionnaires are used to support the hypotheses derived from the theoretical model and suggest the utility of further research using social exchange theory. (Author)

This study proposed to formulate an instrument to help the adolescent make a self-evaluation, and to acquire some self-understanding. (Author)

Author proposes four steps utilizing the behavioral sciences to identify and resolve employee productivity problems. (Editor)

Students in the two schools showed a similar distribution of time between concentrated academic effort and distractive activities, and were sharply distinguished on most of the other behavioral measures. (Authors/CB)

The study found that concordance between a rule and a recent model's behavior was most effective in leading to acceptance of the rule, despite a tendency for the subject's to adopt lenient self-reinforcement criteria when given an opportunity to do so. (JB)

Observations of proxemic behavior of interacting pairs of first, third, and fifth grade children indicate that while subcultural differences in distance and axis are learned early in life, only axis remains as a possible communication barrier between blacks and whites in the later elementary years. (JB)

Article discusses how behavioral objectives may be utilized in instructional systems. (GB)

Discusses advantages and disadvantages of recording systems, the major types of systems, of behavior analysis, and three systems in detail; questions of validity are raised. (SP)

Author examines the implications of a major scientific work of behavioral ressearch and concludes that positive reinforcement techniques will make possible the creation of an open classroom, that, in itself, will minimize the negative effects of control. (Author/RK)

Distinguishes conflict from competition in the intraorganizational context and presents a behavioral conceptualization of the conflict process. Proposes that goal incompatibility, perceived opportunity for interference, and interdependent activities among organizational subunits increase the potential for conflict. This conceptual scheme is then…