This paper discusses the role of counselors as advocates for lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgendered (LBGT) individuals as encouraged by the American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Definitions are offered for the following terms: sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity, heterosexism, and…

Today, homosexuality has become a topic of discussion throughout the psychological community and society at large. However, there is great controversy about the etiology of homosexuality and more specifically, lesbianism. This paper describes a review of the literature to examine the hypothesis that a multitude of factors may influence the…

Is the development of achievement motivation in women influenced by the social role females are reared to play? The conclusion here is that self-concept and attitudes toward femininity are related and interact in inhibiting achievement need. (Author)

Describes the organization, membership, and the rise and the rapid demise of the Black Crusaders, an organization of militant young ghetto dwellers, during the period of their brief lifespan--August 1968 to January 1969.

Author investigated the psychological disposition of Soviet teachers and compared them to those of Western teachers. (RK)

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether differing time intervals between the conclusion of the Summer Orienation Program at Colorado State University and the follow-up assessment of the program yield different results. Such differentiation was not found. (Author/RP)

Presents an extensive personal space bibliography and summarizes the major findings as set forth by personal space researchers. In addition, brief mention is given to those works that have examined methodological aspects of the topic. Finally, an abbreviated critique of personal space research is presented, and an alternative research strategy is…

The investigator undertook to clarify the survival goal (physical and psychological) in relation to cultural survival (in general, the sum total of moral values of individuals and social groups). An important conclusion appears to be that clarification of end goals proposed (course of action aimed at resolution of conflict) is desirable.…

This report is a description of an orientation program for parents. The program was designed to alleviate the anxieties which parents of incoming seventh grade students had about their children entering a large secondary school. (JC)

Research findings disclose the need for improvement of discrepancies discovered to exist between the role perceptions of faculty members and organizational goals of a Pennsylvania community college. Suggests the development of a sensitive screening instrument, or some means of educating faculty to the purposes of the 2-year college. (Author/JN)

Thirty-four college undergraduates, not majoring in science, participated in an innovative program in the biological sciences. The program stressed applications of biology to social problems, and emphasized emotional as well as intellectual growth. (Author)

A condensation of a larger study on the interaction of children and their environment, particularly as it affects the building and equipping of nursery schools. (Author)