Lateralization of response to the suggestion of a sensation was recorded in 100 psychiatric patients (16-60 years old) and related to their handedness. (Author)

To determine if whispered reading practice affects stuttering adaptation, and if practice in reading aloud is superior to whispered reading in promoting adaptation, eight adult stutterers read aloud for five trials (control condition) or aloud for two and whispered for three trials (experimental condition). (Author/CL)

This summary account of the research productivity of the school of Information and Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology describes research in theory and foundations, information processing technology, and information systems, as well as efforts to explore the nature and content of the information-based areas of knowledge. (VT)

A random sample of 250 householders in 4 western communities were surveyed on their attitudes toward social work. Responses were analyzed according to the respondents' sex, occupation, and prior acquaintance with a social worker. The results were more positive than in earlier studies. (Author)

This study investigated the impact of a marriage enrichment program. One experimental group received fair-fight training for three weeks followed by a sexual enhancement format for three additional weeks. The second experimental group received the opposite treatment sequence. Treatment effects generally favored the treatment groups over the…

This study was designed to ascertain whether or not working wives derive status benefits from their own occupational attainments. Findings suggest that they do. (Author)

Reduction in fertility of remarried women relative to once married women was investigated. When marital history of husband was controlled, it became evident that a greater reduction of fertility was observed among women with previously married husbands than among remarried women whose husbands had not been previously married. (Author)

The parity (first, second, third or fourth) of recent births by 200 women was significantly associated with their reactions to childbearing, as measured by their responses to 18 attitude items, and the application of 12 content analysis affect scales to their recollections. (Author)

This research investigates frequency and type of contact young children have had with elderly persons. It also examines the relationship between this contact and children's frequency of contact with elderly persons and their ability to identify the elderly. (Author)

This study examined effects of a group sexual enhancement program for elderly couples. The three two-week phases, pretreatment with no therapist contact, education on human sexual functioning in aging people, and communication exercises-sexual techniques, were methods to improve communication and increase enjoyment of sexual contact. (Author)

The effects of an experimental program of differential classification and treatment were studied by comparing releasees from two Federal Correctional Institutions. Releasees from the experimental institution had more paroles, fewer mandatory releases or expirations of sentences, and more escapes or transfers than the comparison institution.…

The effects of group discussion and decision-making on subsequent individual decisions of 48 mentally retarded adult residents of group homes were studied. (Author)

The study examined the relationship between persistent egocentrism and adjustment status in 53 fourth grade normal children. (Author)

In this age of accountability and evaluation, client motivation is most often cited as the primary reason for therapeutic failure. It is suggested that certain videotape procedures can contribute effectively to the amelioration of this aspect of the therapeutic dilemma. (Author)

Apparent success of the marathon groups in altering the perceptions of Black female heroin addicts toward the future, counseling, and themselves offers preliminary evidence that marathons may have potential as a counseling strategy with these clients. Future research needs to be performed to substantiate or reject these findings. (Author/PD)