Comments on G. Zivin's model of expressive behavior development, presenting support for (1) affect-induced and (2) spontaneously generated emotion and expressive behavior. Argues that these phenomena are mediated by sensorimotor and sensory-perceptual processes. (HOD)

Parents of gifted preschoolers are advised of research on their role in stimulating cognitive development, achievement motivation, affective development, and social development. Suggestions are also offered regarding interactions with extended family members, school personnel, friends, and strangers. (CL)

Considers three questions: Do mothers of siblings show consistency in behavior to their children when observed with each child at 24 months? What stability is there in behavior of mothers toward their children from 12 to 24 months? Are sibling status or genetic factors related to differences between mothers in relative consistency or inconsistency…

Reviews research on: (1) measuring humane attitudes; (2) American attitudes toward animal life; (3) strategies of humane education; and (4) attitude improvement. Indicates there is reliable evidence that attitudes of Americans toward animal life are strongly negative and that this negativeness increases as children grow older. (JN)

Examined whether self-ascribed handicapped status accounted for variance in positive and negative affect, net of intra- and interpersonal resources, and social status of older adults (N=247). As anticipated, self-ascribed handicapped status was not a significant predictor of affect when social status and intra- and interpersonal resources were…

This article details a process that helps high school counselors use their affective skills in the classroom. A structured approach is recommended. (Author)

Evaluates autistic children's affect and rate of task acquisition under three experimental conditions: constant task, varied acquisition task, and varied with maintenance task. Results showed significantly more efficient learning under the varied maintenance condition. (Author/CI)

Analyzed data from 99 grandfathers living in rural transitional areas with regard to patterns of association, helping, and levels of affect. Results showed the grandfather role is of little relative importance as seen through low levels of interaction and priority as a role. Geographical proximity was most consistently related to the…

This annotated list of references represents current knowledge in five areas related to effective schools and classrooms. These areas are (1) the process of education change; (2) school and classroom culture; (3) student cognition; (4) student affect; and (5) school improvement and staff development. Also included are references to middle school…

Discusses the three domains of learning (cognitive, affective, and psychomotor) and the use of each domain in writing educational objectives for home economics. Also examines elements to consider when selecting software to foster higher levels of learning. (CT)

Elementary Boys' generosity toward peers following a success experience varied according to resulting positive and negative affects. Role of context of success relative to affective arousal and generosity were explored. Results indicated importance of considering the context of success and relevance of negative affects induced by a success…

Argues (1) that Feinman (1982) and Campos (1983) agree that 10-month-old infants are able to use their mother's emotional expression to come to an appraisal of a third event and (2) that this claim is supported by studies of mother-infant interaction and communication. (Author/RH)

The paper reviews research on the issue of continuities and discontinuities in development, focusing on affective and cognitive-motivational aspects. The theoretical view of Rene Spitz is reviewed. Findings comparing abused/neglected and perinatal risk infant populations with normal infants illustrate differences in both affective and…

Explored the relation of verbal, affective,and physical intimacy to marital satisfaction using data from 43 couples. Results indicated that the three types of intimacy were highly predictive of both perceived marital satisfaction and a measure of thoughts and behaviors indicative of potential for divorce. (LLL)

In contrast to recent reports that view the role of public education as transmitting an accumulated body of knowledge, theorists arguing that education should also develop students' creative and emotional side are cited. The conclusion is that teachers need to learn to use the affective domain to promote students' cognitive achievement. (MJL)