Provides examples of observed behavior to support the claim that television viewing is an interactive phenomenon, a social experience in which young children actively participate with parents, siblings, and others. Contends that the view of a passive receiver underestimates the abilities of the child to understand and shape experiences. (PD)

National Health Survey data of 12- to 17-year-olds were used to determine links between dating behavior and level of sexual maturation as well as age. Analyses indicated that individual levels of sexual maturation add very little to the explained variance in dating after age has been taken into account. (Author/DB)

The author discusses how to inculcate in pupils the capacities for liberty, equality, and fraternity, or, stated in other words, the capacities for creativity, for "give and take" among equals, and for perceptiveness of the real needs of others. (MJB)

Findings indicated that physically attractive couples were more likely to show public intimacy. Younger couples displayed more intimacy than older couples. Couples who were similar in age interacted more than couples who differed in age. Husband-wife attractiveness did not significantly influence intimacy. (Author/BEF)

Results indicated that higher situational attributions were found when the actor's behavior was congruent with, rather than in contrast to, the expected consensus, particularly when the behavior was undesirable. (Author)

Describes the development and validation of a new, short measure of social interest and examines its relations to a variety of measures of adjustment and psychological well-being. Also summarizes the meaning of Adler's concept of social interest and his theorizing concerning its influence on adjustment. (Author/SS)

From preschool to nine years of age, boys show a developmental change from selective competitiveness to a general tendency to compete, while girls consistently vary their game behavior according to situational cues such as those provided by instructions or the sex of a game partner. (Author/MC)

A holistic study of a junior high school environment reveals disparity between student culture and teacher culture, as well as widely differing views between students and teachers as to the role and importance of instruction as part of the school day. (LH)

Reviews advances in child behavior therapy by illustrating the range of problems treated and the techniques and accomplishments that have emerged. Discusses training of parents, teachers, peers, and children themselves in behavior change techniques, as well as general implications of therapeutic developments for enhancing child welfare. (GC)

Describes the prevalence and types of behavior problems found in a sample of 418 preschool children in North London, United Kingdom. (MP)

This study compared the relative efficacy of four short-term intervention techniques for modifying negative racial attitudes in White second- and fifth-grade school children. (CM)

Elementary and secondary student responses to the "Minnesota School Affect Assessment" reveal that cooperativeness relates to a broad range of positive attitudes toward school. Competitiveness correlates with several positive attitudes only for junior and senior high school students. Individualistic attitudes and school-related attitudes are…