Critically examines the empirical and theoretical basis for Maccoby and Jacklin's contention that males are more biologically predisposed toward aggressive behavior than are females. (Author/MP)

Two groups of 5-7-year-old behaviorally disturbed boys, involved in a group therapy program, were observed on several occasions near the beginning and near the end of the program in order to determine if there were changes in selected aspects of group structure and social behavior. (MP)

The trained counselors performed with consistently greater proficiency than did controls on measures of problem assessment and intervention. The results encourage the continued development of both the intervention model and counselor-training efforts. (Author)

This self-management program enables teachers and students to use self-statements to handle stress, diffuse anger, and cope with feeling overwhelmed. (JM)

It was found that time-out was generally used for physical aggression in younger, brighter persons with shorter histories of institutionalization. (Author/SBH)

Mother-son dyads interacted with the Interpersonal Game Test. Various patterns of interacting were identified and some differences in mother-son interactions seemed related to aggression/withdrawal in children. Potential advantages of this procedure over more conventional procedures for assessing family interactions were discussed. (Author/BEF)

Given the opportunity to be aggressive against confederates who had stolen money from them, subjects directed more aggression toward nonremorseful confederates. An interaction effect of remorse manipulation and subject's level of Machiavellianism was also found. (Author)

Examines the 1978-79 prime time television season on the three major networks to determine the frequency and portrayal of sex. Results were compared with data from the 1975 and 1977 seasons and demonstrate an increased frequency of references to physically intimate and sexual behaviors. (JMF)

Summarizes the major research findings on the relationship between television violence and aggressive behavior; concludes that, while there is no definitive proof that such a relationship exists, the evidence points strongly in that direction. (GT)

The Hand Test and the maladaptive behavior scale of the Adaptive Behavior Scale (ABS) were administered to 78 institutionalized mentally retarded. Significant correlations were found between two purported Hand Test indicators of destructive acting-out behavior and observed violent behavior. (MH)

White subjects were aggressive toward Black opponents when contest results appeared to reflect elements of reverse discrimination; but they showed less aggressive behavior toward Black opponents when they thought their loss was due to their opponents' superior ability. (RL)

Presents a study demonstrating that aid-giving by children is predicated by nonverbal displays of submission emitted by the child under attack, and that although the children observing the episodes respond to the displays, the aggressor ignores them. (JMF)

Examines the naturally occurring social interactions of five- to eight-year-old children at a summer day camp. Children were observed in their routine camp activities, which took place in a variety of settings: some highly structured and adult-centered, some less highly regulated. (Author/MP)

Analyzes the manner in which prosocial behaviors are currently presented on entertainment television, including various categories of prosocial behavior in a detailed profile of a sample week of prime-time television, and seeks to determine positive behaviors performed, frequency, program types, time slot, which networks, and by what character…

Explores varying characteristics of adolescent high and low overt aggressors. It is hypothesized that high, as compared to low, overt aggressors will be lower in fantasy capacity, need for social approval, self-reported hostile feelings, and will be sensitizers. (Author/RK)