At its twenty-third session, the General Assembly adopted resolution 2458(XXII) requesting the Secretary-General to prepare a report giving special consideration to the situation of the developing countries with regard to: (1) the results already obtained and the needs and prospects for the use of electronic computers in accelerating the process…

Clarifies concepts of communication and social change, summarizes some of the main notions that have been previously expressed in relation to the topic, and then critically looks at the presuppositions. Discussion includes the role of communication, source, channel, message, receiver, feedback, criticism, and conclusion. (JEG)

The author identifies a number of critical health concerns that health education professionals must begin to address if the possibility of a healthy society is to eventuate. (MJB)

Evaluated was the effectiveness of five different schemes for the social rehabilitation of mentally subnormal adults in the community. Available from: Journal of Practical Approaches to Developmental Handicap, 3304-33rd Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2L 2A6. (SBH)

The article surveys computer usage with young handicapped children by developing three instructional scenarios (present actual, present possible, and future). Research is reviewed on computer use with very young children, cognitive theory and microcomputer learning, and social aspects of the microcomputer experience. Trends in microcomputer,…

This paper explores child humor from the early years to adolescence. The immature child's humor is crude, rude, and hostile and gradually evolves into sophisticated, socially acceptable adult humor in the same way that the immature child in general evolves into the sophisticated adult, becoming decreasingly creative along the way. (JDD)

Adolescents' understanding of societal conflict and of compromise resolution in the context of peer and authority relations was investigated. Six conflict stories were prepared for three social issues, and adolescents were asked to develop dialogues from the stories. Responses were categorized on a three-point scale. (Author/LMO)

Investigated friendship patterns among four-year-old mildly developmentally delayed and three- and four-year-old nonhandicapped children participating in a series of mainstreamed playgroups. Most children preferred a specific peer, but only a few mildly delayed children and three-year-olds were able to establish reciprocal friendships. (SKC)

Seven profiles of extremely gifted children under the age of four are presented. Examination of the cognitive, social, and emotional profiles of these children suggests that no singular pattern characterizes their functioning. (DB)

Introduces this thematic issue of CHILD DEVELOPMENT which addresses schooling and child development. (PCB)

Describes the sex-related differences in young children's play patterns. Finds that young children interact most closely with their own sex and that boys use more inventiveness and assertiveness in play to gain the more desirable toys. Concludes that play patterns may reinforce sex role stereotypes and contribute to later female underachievement.…

Discusses what may be considered aggressive behavior, what motivates aggressive students, and possible teacher responses to aggressive behavior. Describes four points on which teachers can focus to diminish the attractiveness of aggression and ensure that it is not rewarded. Identifies learning activities which provide aggressive students with the…

Investigates distinctions between the theories of Harold Innis, Marshall McLuhan, and Marx by considering some unresolved problems in how Innis conceptualizes both the historical process and the impact of media on social organization. Argues that certain fundamental notions in Innis' work inaccurately analyze key features of the historical…

Handicapped adolescents often have problems developing social skills. Suggestions for helping these children become comfortable with friendship, dating, and sexuality are offered. (DF)