Contrasts the life-styles and values of Nisei and Sansei Japanese-Americans. (JM)

Contends that ultimate control of behavior does not yet rest with individual and that learning theory may have to turn outward toward society before it can turn inward toward individual. (DS)

Reports on four studies conducted to test validity of self-report data from smokers on what type smoking they follow. Two studies cover positive or negative effect stimuli; two deal with effect of smoking deprivation on the smokers. (DS)

Lessons about safety that an administrator can learn from a fatal accident. (Author)

Examines the effects of the presence and absence of nurturance on children exposed to a model who either verbalized the importance of charity or who acted in a charitable manner. Data suggest that performance has a much greater effect than verbalization, with only nurtured females being affected in the latter condition. Tables and bibliography.…

Considers teachers' perceptions of their role in developing self-discipline in students. Cites a sample code of ethics to help teachers set standards for their actions and attitudes. Provides a developmental view of self-discipline, citing tasks appropriate for grade level groups, and ways of teaching the skills. (DDM)

In an interview, Amitai Etzioni, a social scientist and director of the Center for Policy Research at George Washington University, discusses his ideas for stronger schools, at the heart of which are self-motivated students who are self-disciplined and responsible. (JMK)

The differential performance of boys and girls on selected measures of impulse control was examined. No differences were shown between morning and afternoon groups on two Tuesdays. Girls manifested circadian effects more, made fewer delayed-reward choices, and made less accurate time estimations. (Author/CM)

Assessed anticriminal efforts of probationers from audiotapes of counseling sessions. The assessments proved to be reliable, to correlate with attitude and personality measures, and were predictive of postprogram recidivism. Found the application of specific self-regulation skills more predictive than general plans or expressions supportive of…

The behavioral approach to health education described in this article has the potential to facilitate a decrease in the prevalence and incidence of some diseases. The techniques of positive reinforcement, modeling, self control, and stimulus control are described. (CJ)

George Brown's "On the Teaching of English in Elementary and High Schools" is praised for its approach emphasizing the development of self-knowledge, self-control, feeling, and creativity through English instruction rather than simply passing on communication skills. (MSE)