The current move toward sexual equality in society has caused sociolinguists to question assumptions that male language is the norm for all language, with women's language a variation of it. Desexitization of the language has become important in the field of linguistics. nAuthor/HLM)

At the end of the first year of tenancy, new and assumedly better housing seemed beneficial to self- and interviewer-perceptions of health for movers compared to similar elderly persons. The question remained whether this was only a short-run benefit. In addition, the validity of the measures was questionable. (Author)

An examination of the social and economic behaviors of foreign students reveals them to be rationally adaptive strategies in response to the constraints imposed by their position in U.S. society. Coping strategies include the use of a number of social brokers, including the foreign student adviser. (Author)

Presents a model for an alternative family form which extends ideological and structural features of open marriage to include children. Open families are characterized by enhanced permeability of internal/external boundaries and a single standard of behavior. A reply is given by Vladimir De Lissovoy with concluding responses by Constantine.…

A study attempted to quantify risk of blood exposure in optometric clinical education by surveying optometric interns in their fourth year at the Southern California College of Optometry concerning their history of exposure or use of a needle. Results indicate blood exposure or needle use ranged from 0.95 to 18.71 per 10,000 patient encounters.…

Differences in students' practice behaviors and perceptions of the motivational climate were studied with 109 seventh and eighth graders in physical education classes manipulated to be ego- or task-involved. Students perceived the conditions differently, and those in the task-involved condition completed more practice trials. (SLD)

This study reports behavioral and cognitive stability and change in 76 children with autistic spectrum disorders, evaluated at ages 7 and 11. Verbal IQ, performance IQ, severity of autistic characteristics, and social characteristics were analyzed. The study found that IQ and more severe expression of autistic symptoms were very stable. (CR)

Behaviors of effective experienced teachers, including their cognitive processes, were studied through a two-round modified Delphi study that involved 51 Connecticut educators. Delphi results led to construction of two Likert-type questionnaires completed by 1,837 teachers. The importance of 70 teaching behaviors was ranked with good content…

Studied the link between specific sexual behaviors, HIV testing, levels of knowledge and personal vulnerability regarding HIV, and alcohol and condom use among college students. A significant portion (33.9%) of students stated that they were at risk for HIV and 25.4% reported that they had been tested for HIV. Includes a copy of the behavior…

The online searching behavior of 170 nonacademic end users (journalists and politicians) was evaluated and compared to the searching behavior of information professionals. Findings discuss ways in which end user behavior does and does not conform information professionals' preconceptions and how searching behavior is related to levels of…

Used prospective longitudinal design to ascertain whether different types of behavioral inhibition were stable from toddler to preschool age, and whether inhibited temperament or parenting style predicted children's subsequent social/behavioral problems. Found that traditional and peer-social toddler inhibition predicted socially reticent behavior…

Explored interface between preschoolers' socio-emotional characteristics and interactions with teachers during free play. Found that children who most frequently initiated teacher interaction behaved more aggressively than peers and were so rated by teachers. Children who most frequently received teacher initiations were more shy and anxious.…

Discusses the importance of the development of trust in peer relationships and friendships among young children. Also suggests strategies that teachers can use to help children develop trusting friendships. (BB)

Two studies of nursery school children examined the relationship between friendships and sociometric judgments of social status. (Author/BB)

The article argues that it is necessary to identify and teach mentally retarded students the work behavior that is essential for successful employment. To ensure success, students must have vocational and social skills as well as adaptability skills which help them assess a problem, set a course of action, and modify their activities. (Author/DB)