Surveyed college students (N=167) about norms for sexual behavior. Concluded that the "permissiveness with affection" norm exists and violators of this norm are negatively labeled, but different standards apply to men and women. Suggests counselors become aware of the complexity of this sex code and their own biases. (JAC)

Developed, on the basis of responses from 608 undergraduate students to the 33-item Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale, three short forms of the scale. Comparisons made between the short forms examined in this investigation suggest the 13-item form as a viable substitute for the regular 33-item Marlowe-Crowne scale. (Author)

Responses of 1- to 2 1/2-year-old children as bystanders to naturally occurring and simulated expressions of anger and affection by others were recorded by mothers trained as observers. Expressions of anger frequently caused distress in the children. Distress responses were significantly more likely when physical attack occurred. Overt signs of…

Reviews positive and potential negative consequences of being high or low in interpersonal trust in social life, particularly in interacting with ordinary people. Research suggests that people who trust are less likely to lie or to be unhappy and more likely to be sought out as a friend. (Author/JLF)

Provides examples of observed behavior to support the claim that television viewing is an interactive phenomenon, a social experience in which young children actively participate with parents, siblings, and others. Contends that the view of a passive receiver underestimates the abilities of the child to understand and shape experiences. (PD)

National Health Survey data of 12- to 17-year-olds were used to determine links between dating behavior and level of sexual maturation as well as age. Analyses indicated that individual levels of sexual maturation add very little to the explained variance in dating after age has been taken into account. (Author/DB)

The author discusses how to inculcate in pupils the capacities for liberty, equality, and fraternity, or, stated in other words, the capacities for creativity, for "give and take" among equals, and for perceptiveness of the real needs of others. (MJB)

Findings indicated that physically attractive couples were more likely to show public intimacy. Younger couples displayed more intimacy than older couples. Couples who were similar in age interacted more than couples who differed in age. Husband-wife attractiveness did not significantly influence intimacy. (Author/BEF)

Results indicated that higher situational attributions were found when the actor's behavior was congruent with, rather than in contrast to, the expected consensus, particularly when the behavior was undesirable. (Author)

Describes the development and validation of a new, short measure of social interest and examines its relations to a variety of measures of adjustment and psychological well-being. Also summarizes the meaning of Adler's concept of social interest and his theorizing concerning its influence on adjustment. (Author/SS)

From preschool to nine years of age, boys show a developmental change from selective competitiveness to a general tendency to compete, while girls consistently vary their game behavior according to situational cues such as those provided by instructions or the sex of a game partner. (Author/MC)

A holistic study of a junior high school environment reveals disparity between student culture and teacher culture, as well as widely differing views between students and teachers as to the role and importance of instruction as part of the school day. (LH)

Reviews advances in child behavior therapy by illustrating the range of problems treated and the techniques and accomplishments that have emerged. Discusses training of parents, teachers, peers, and children themselves in behavior change techniques, as well as general implications of therapeutic developments for enhancing child welfare. (GC)

Describes the prevalence and types of behavior problems found in a sample of 418 preschool children in North London, United Kingdom. (MP)