This experiment demonstrated that 12-month-old monkeys reared in social isolation developed appropriate species-typical behavior through the use of adaptation, self pacing of visual input and exposure to younger "therapist" monkeys. A critical period of socialization is not indicated in the rhesus monkey. (GO)

Matching a young child to an appropriate book is an effective way of dispelling fears children might have of beginning school.

This report summarizes preliminary results from a behavioral study of 13 male infants who were ascertained to have an XX Y sex chromosome complement at birth and who are being followed longitudinally through early ontogenesis. (CM)

The problem of teaching the concepts of parenting to 8-12 year old students was approached through the use of ethology, a science which is both familiar and appealing to them. The course conveyed the concepts of parenting to children at a much earlier age than had been done before. (Author/NQ)

Reports a significant correlation between the development of genius and parental loss. (SL)

Presents a developmental study of changes in infant attachment behaviors. Five groups of female infants, 8, 11, 14, 19, and 24 months of age, were observed during varying types of separation experiences. Changes in proximity behaviors and contact behaviors were analyzed. (BD)

Summarizes arguments on both sides of the nature nurture controversy and relates the arguments to the new discipline of sociobiology. Concludes that both camps avoid consideration of postulation and reflexivity, which are described as central human capacities. For journal availability, see SO 505 653. (Author/DB)

A path model of genetic and shared family environmental transmission was fitted to general cognitive ability data from 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old adopted and nonadopted children and their parents to assess the etiology of longitudinal stability from infancy to early childhood. (HOD)

Administered The Matching Familiar Figures Test to 45 seven- and eight-year-olds to assess the relationship between cognitive style and temperamental variables such as distractibility, persistence, and mood. (HOD)

Compares story character judgments of elementary school children to determine whether they would (1) attribute greater social anxiety to characters more motivated to create a desired impression on audience but were doubtful of ability to do so; (2) associate greater social anxiety with behaviors likely to impede behavioral performance; and (3)…

Examines the relationship between visual attentiveness, search behavior, and duration of independent mobility for 56 eight-to ten-month-old infants when presented with three versions of the Piagetian Stage IV object permanence task. (HOD)

Discusses the potential role of temperament dimensions for the development of mother-infant attachment relations as measured by the Strange Situation Assessment. (HOD)

Presents an overview of the contributors' reactions and summarizes the controversies which arose from the 1975 APA presidential address. Thoughts on behaviorism as well as evolutionary theory in American psychology are also presented. (Author/AM)

A social episode model of sexual behavior is proposed with emphasis placed on arousal as a crucial variable. This model argues against a disease or deficiency concept of homosexuality. The authors hold a therapist should adequately respond to a valid sexual orientation request. (Author)