The biological and the cultural aspects of human play are inextricably linked and mutually influence each other. (LH)

Results of this study indicate reliable identification of different nonverbal behaviors of counselor educators. Eye contact and gestural activity of the head, arms, hands, and legs and feet suggest needed consideration, and practical applications of these variables in the supervisory process. A methodological model for investigators of nonverbal…

Troubled children can greatly influence the behavior of their teachers. Interaction between a teacher and student follows a circular process in which the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors of the teacher are influenced and in turn influence the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors of the student. The five steps in the process are: self-concept,…

Of the 486 single women aged 13-20 who were tested, the subjects with high self-esteem had positive attitudes toward using birth control pills, were less embarrassed about obtaining contraception, and were more effective and consistent contraceptive users. (RL)

This article discusses the way in which children use tense to distinguish between different realities in games of pretend. (CFM)

A description is presented of the aspects and interpretations of the haptics of the English handshake in order to raise consciousness among native English speakers and to provide directions for non-native English speakers who might wish to learn or teach these aspects of the handshake. (SW)

Replicated the Clarke-Stewart (1973) cross-dimensional study of mother-child interaction using different children at different ages and in a series of four different samples. Variables included measures of children's cognitive, language, and social development and mothers' attitudes, ability, and behavior, assessed in standardized tests,…

This article reports on a follow-up survey of disabled individuals discharged from an aftercare hospital residence program, who had begun a program for independent living to support their vocational development. Measures of independent behavior were related to client independence after discharge from the rehabilitation setting. (Author)

The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on employee absenteeism as a form of withdrawal behavior apart from turnover. Studies examining the psychometric properties of absence measures are reviewed, along with the relationship between absenteeism and personal, attitudinal, and organizational variables. (Author)

Women face mid-life crises that are unique. The pattern of child rearing and return to work has inherent problems and women need particular help through counseling. (Author)

Continuing Education serves many purposes for adults. Enhancing life and contributing to career change at mid-life are two of the most important purposes. (Author)

Frequency measures were based on the first 30 minutes of audiotaped interviews with clients, taken at the end of prepracticum, during practicum, and at least three months after training. Data indicate males make more responses overall than do females. Training of specific skills is affirmed. (Author)

A strategy for teachers and consultants which moves from less to more intrusive interventions is described and demonstrated with a case example. Private feedback was ineffective in reducing a child's inappropriate behavior, but introduction of public feedback resulted in a decrease in inappropriate behavior to below the class average. (Author)

Developmental stages of acceptance that parallel a client's adjustment to severe disability are outlined and applied to the client's family. The article discusses implications for counseling and the rehabilitation team's intervention. (Author)

Sex role theory and role development are reviewed in this discussion of what home economists can do to help adults adopt a more flexible view of role-related behaviors. (TA)