An explanation and elaboration of existing theory on interaction, this article describes a point of convergence between Parsons' Voluntaristic Theory of Action and Blumer's conceptualization of Symbolic Interactionism and develops specific problems of divergence in these normative and interpretive models of interaction. (JC)

Some descriptive criteria for identifying rule-governed behavior are identified from the perspective of cognitive psychology. It is suggested that the concept of explanation in psychology be modified from a specification in terms of physical properties of the antecedent events in a causal sequence to a mapping of rules onto behavior or behavior…

An attempt to clear up current misunderstanding of the concept of attachment by defining and distinguishing the concepts of "attachment qua affective bond" and "attachment behaviors". (Author/ED)

Noting that speech communication educators devote little classroom time to the subject of ethics, this paper proposes a framework for the discussion of interpersonal ethics in the classroom setting. The paper first summarizes C. T. Brown and P. W. Keller's work in interpersonal ethics, which places the study of ethics within the democratic…

A model of need gratification inspired by the work of K.E. Rosengren suggests a theoretical framework making it possible to identify, measure, and assess the components of the need gratification process with respect to the mass media. Methods having cognitive and behavioral components are designed by individuals to achieve need gratification. Deep…

Behavior modification is discussed as a new approach to teaching and curriculum implementation in physical education. It is suggested that behavior modification offers physical education several advantages: (1) extensive research findings of various kinds directly applicable to the work of the physical education teacher; (2) a set of behavioral…

The theoretical model of values presented in this paper differs from the Rokeach model, which assumes that the hierarchic order among the values in each individual's system is relatively stable. The hypothesis of the value model presented here is that value priorities change consonantly with the perceived expectations of situations. To test this…

Basic to Tiedeman's approach to career development and decision making is the assumption that one is responsible for one's own behavior because one has the capacity for choice and lives in a world which is not deterministic. Tiedeman, a cognitive-developmental theorist, views continuity of development as internal or psychological while…

This paper elucidates the implications of life-span developmental psychology for theory and method in the field of child development. Emphasis is given to three theoretical issues: (1) historical-evolutionary versus ontogenetic components of change, (2) the role of chronological age, and (3) continuity versus discontinuity in the description and…

This issue is the first of a series that will be made available to persons interested in the problems and potentialities of human motivation. Each issue will be devoted to a discussion of one aspect of motivation and will report practices, research, and theory development in this field. Features will include announcements of publications and…

A critical analysis is made of the content and assumptions of the many theories or explanations for play behavior. The seven chapters of the book are as follows. Chapter One, A Purview of the Problems, is a brief overview of the problems inherent in attempting to manage play, and the arguments for and against. The second chapter, Definitions of…

Discusses a study of five hundred and eleven intimate relationships and notes particular consistencies in these relationships which appear to represent intimacy as a type of rhetorical situation. (MH)

A management consultant discusses distinctions between management and leadership and between style and behavior, and cites some theories of leadership style and behavior. (MF)

An approach to children with behavior problems and learning disabilities, based on viewing each child in the class as an individual, is presented. (Author/BD)

The trend of increased adolescent death by suicide is an international problem. Discusses why it happens and what motivates a young person who is on the threshold of life that he would rather die than live. Gives statistical data and behavior theories related to suicide. (Author/RK)