Explores the relations between temperament, communicative competence, and humor expression among four- and five-year-old nursery school children. Shows that ratings of communicative competence and various dimensions of temperament account for a significant proportion of the variance in the reported frequency of children's laughter and verbal and…

Tests the validity and reliability of a scale (Mental Development Scales: Birth to Three Years) designed to assess developmental levels of children from birth to three years. (HOD)

Reports the drug involvement of students in an alternative high school. Students include those transferred for behavior problems or dropouts returning to complete school. Drug use rates are exceptionally high, with significantly higher lifetime prevalence for nearly every drug. Current use of drugs is also very high. (Author/ABB)

Twenty matched mother-infant dyads were studied one, two, and three months after expected date of birth. Full-term infants were more active than pre-terms at four weeks, and their interactions were related to maternal experiences. Mothers of pre-terms showed differences in their interactions at all times. Degree of neonatal illness was correlated…

Presents summaries and opposing views of six of B. F. Skinner's major tenets of behavioristic psychology. Relates conflicting positions on issues as environmental determination, problem solving techniques, cultural reinforcement, and mental processing. (ML)

The previous articles in this journal on social skills are examined for their implications for training and practice of school psychology. The author concludes that recent developments from studies of social competence and social skills provide increased opportunities for school psychologists to make progress in general areas. (Author/EGS)

Discusses educational research related to time students spend listening and implications research findings should have on teachers' methods and roles. Development of teacher training programs to improve listening behaviors, how listening should be developed across the curriculum, and how teachers serve as listening role models are suggested. (MBR)

This study provided information about the personality characteristics of students without prior evidence of college underachievement who enroll in a study skills course. The subjects were low in self-acceptance and felt disappointed in and alienated from one or both parents. Sex differences were obtained and discussed. Results were compared to…

The problem of teaching behavioral science from the preschool years through secondary school is examined. The objective of a scope and sequence" chart is to help a child develop a causal orientation toward behavior as opposed to the arbitrary, judgmental, stereotype approach. (Author/JB)

Purpose of this paper is to discuss some of the environmental and behavioral factors in children's day-to-day lives that are associated with hyperactivity and to examine its stability over time. (Authors)

Presents a longitudinal study of six children which investigates the relationship between language development and the development of nonverbal representation. Concludes that the results suggest an interrelational hypothesis and proposes an interpretation in terms of reciprocal interaction between the two parameters. (Author/MES)

A rationale for including a leisure time activities curriculum component in educational programing for severely handicapped individuals is presented. The importance of play and the constructive use of leisure time is described through the use of a model demonstration project. (JN)