Concepts derived from general man-environment system (MES) models are applied to the specific problem of nomadic sedentarization. The analysis focuses on the manner in which residential mobility may function as a central element in nomadic cultures. (Author/MA)

As individual wages go up, consumers are inclined to spend their leisure time engaging in activities that are more expensive but less physically active and therefore less conducive to good physical health. (JD)

Three broad counseling strategies are described that will enable counselees to attain their counseling objectives. A procedure for implementing these strategies is stated and examples of its use are given. (Author)

This article discusses ways of analyzing errors made in oral reading; interpreting mistakes in the correct way enables the teacher to understand why the reader is making them and to help overcome the reading difficulties they indicate. (JD)

The author discusses her reaction to observing the attitudes and behaviors of teachers and students in Russian classrooms. (JD)

When one analyzes the kinds of behaviors that constitute hyperactivity and who is afflicted by hyperactivity, these behaviors can be seen to reflect a social rather than a medical problem. (Author/AM)

The author challenges other members of his profession to analyze choice and exchange theory as it applies to research on the family. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, October 14, 1977, San Diego, California. (Author/HLM)

Adlerian life-style counseling provides insight into conscious thinking patterns used to cope with problems in living. This particular strategy in counseling offers the rehabilitation practitioner a clear framework for understanding a client. The Adlerian model can enhance the counseling process and increase the client's and counselor's…

The psychosynthesis workbook theme for this issue is gaining freedom to be our true selves. It includes guidelines for use, the "Who Am I" exercise, an article on identity and personal freedom, some experiential techniques for continuing use in personal explorations and self-development, and a short article on psychosynthesis. (Author)

Develops a conceptual model that describes how and why employees learn to resist planned change within an organizational setting. Planned change, when introduced by management, has the potential of blocking affected employees from satisfying their dominant need structures. Change strategies are developed for management to reduce employee…

Argues that awareness of neuro-biology is necessary to insure accountability and to remain cognizant of the developing technology in this area, whose impact on the black community is increasing. It is up to the community and to black professionals to insure accountability, since scientists (and certainly those people who utilize this technology)…

It is proposed that the sex composition of a group affects the sex-role awareness and sex-related responses of its members, and that such effects can operate even when there is no actual or anticipated verbal interaction among group members. (Author/AM)

The study explored the effect on kindergarten children of four different presentations of an opportunity to help an adult with a simple task. (Editor/MP)

Results indicated that both gender and previous experience have significant effects. Gender appeared to have a less substantial effect than previous experience, being more noteworthy for the similarities manifest between males and females than the few differences observed. Effects were complex and often mediated by additional factors. (Author)

This study investigated the ability of maritally-adjusted couples (N=12), couples attaining a divorce (N=5), and couples in counseling (N=9) to predict rewarding effects of their behavior on their spouse. The maritally-adjusted group was always more accurate in their predictions, but significantly more accurate only for selected areas of…