The study investigated the effect of perceived level of communicator expertise ( Dr.'' vs. Mr.'') and strength of advice (positive vs. neutral) on behavioral compliance with a psychologist's recommendations in two environmental settings (school and clinic). Compliance varied directly with perceived level of expertise and strength of advice. (JB)

The principal should test the limits of his school system's diversity by taking a variety of desirable actions without first consulting his superiors, according to the author. He advocates positive action on the part of principals rather than reaction to external stimuli. (Editor)

Study suggests that the effects of father absence on daughters appear during adolescence and are manifested mainly as an inability to interact appropriately with males, rather than in other deviations from appropriate sex typing or in interactions with females. (Author/CB)

The hypothesis that role expectations that are incongruent with actual role behavior place a strain on verbal communication within the interview has been upheld. (Author)

Many educational and employment opportunities are open to women if they are sufficiently interested, talented, and motivated. (DS)

Describes a 12-week course for foster parents sponsored by the University of Minnesota in cooperation with Minnesota state and county departments of welfare and the Minnesota Foster Parents Association. (MB)

Hypotheses were confirmed that most boys would resist sex-inappropriate behavior, boys would more often exhibit resistance techniques than girls, and boys would choose sex-appropriate toys for boys more often than for girls. (Authors)

The author's clinical experience and her personal experience lead her to be concerned about another kind of woman, one who is unable to integrate the traditional ideals of womanhood with the expanded experience and opportunities of modern woman. (Author)

Sources of marital power are examined and are found to affect the power distribution. Data points to the conclusion that the differences in marital power are not due to individual resources or personal competence of the partners, but to the discrimination against women in the larger society. (Author)

The attempt to develop roles based on educational preparation failed due to the evident lack of differentiation between two- and four-year programs; results indicate a need for more relevance and on-the-job training in nursing education. (SP)

A report at the annual meeting of the New York Home Economics Associations by eight panelists who had departed from traditional life style patterns. (SB)

Purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of three different groups of educational personnel toward the problems of the beginning supervisor. (Author)

Class distinction determines who are insiders'' and who are outsiders''. In times of great social change the differences in the values, commitments and intellectual orientations of these conflicting groups become deepened into basic cleavages, social and cultural. (Author/JB)