The coincidence of increased student violence with increased student court victories indicates that there may be a causal relationship between the two. (LH)

Grade level and sex of student are important variables determining teacher attitudes and responses. (JD)

The history and utility of category observation instruments are briefly traced; category observation instruments are defined and their essential properties stated; and a sequential strategy for their construction is discussed. (MM)

Self concept development in the child and the child's later ability to cope with life stress are inextricably related. Defines self concept and its three components: perceptual, conceptual, and attitudinal. Discusses the teacher's role in developing the student's self concept. (Author/RK)

Discusses a case history of a student with a disability, an adolescent with epilepsy, and the teacher's potential involvement in helping the child learn to cope with the disability. (Author/RK)

A cohort survival model of student attendance provides primary and secondary benefits in accurate student information not before available. At Berkeley the computerized Cohort Survival History File, in use for two years, has been successful in assessing various aspects of students' academic behavior and student flow problems. (Editor/LBH)

Placing children by developmental level can result in more effective teaching and learning--and happier students. (Editor/RK)

Clients (N=20) at a university counseling center who had been placed on a waiting list and then did not show for their counseling appointment were polled regarding the current status of their problem. Results suggest that no-shows still have their problem and seek help from others. (Author)

Examined divorce and gender as factors in racial differences in performance of elementary age children on Hahnemann Elementary School Behavior Rating Scale, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised, Wide Range Achievement Test, Vineland Teachers Questionnaire, and an interview. Found more racial group differences within the divorced…

Presents data from a survey of randomly selected adolescents (N=474) which examined differences between male and female sexual identities. Results indicate two main dimensions in male sexual self-concept: socioemotional and the relational. Female sexual self-concept revolved around concerns with assertiveness, such as controlling when sex occurs.…

Focuses on whether early onset of noncoital sexual interactions (EONSI) is best understood in the same paradigm as adolescent problem behavior. A longitudinal study (N=927) revealed that EONSI was related to problem behavior; the higher ordered the noncoital sexual interaction was, the more strongly it correlated with measure of problem behavior.…

Reviews the literature available on college students' sexual behaviors with regard to AIDS. Includes information about condom use, students' knowledge and behavior, and gender and ethnic differences regarding sexual behavior. Describes elements used for college and university programs and provides implications for practice. (RJM)

Finds significant gains in empathy as a trait, attitude, and behavior for students completing a course in "Intercultural Communication," and significant gains in empathy as an attitude and behavior for basic speech course students receiving interpersonal communication instruction infused with diversity. Finds no significant gains in empathy for…

Examines the effects of goal setting and feedback applied to teacher behavior as a means of producing desired changes in students' behavior during consultation. Results indicate that the intervention was effective at increasing appropriate student behavior and was judged by the teacher to be acceptable. Implications of results are discussed. (RJM)

Examines how three distinct features of the teacher-child relationship (closeness, dependency, and conflict) were related to various aspects of children's school adjustment. Results show that dependency correlated to school adjustment difficulties. Findings highlight the importance of considering various features of children's relationships with…