Examined was the effect of viewing an aggressive film on the behavior of 22 moderately and mildly mentally retarded children (5-11 years old). Ss' doll playing was observed after they viewed a nonaggressive and an aggressive film. Results supported the hypothesis that Ss would exhibit more aggressive behavior following the aggressive than the…

This guide to evaluation services and distributors of drug audiovisuals is intended to aid in the location and selection of drug films, slides, and recordings. Evaluators of drug abuse audiovisuals, film libraries, sources for Federal materials, and commercial and nonprofit distributors are listed. (Author/JLL)

A group of children (N=60) about to undergo elective surgery for hernias, tonsillectomies, or urinary-genital tract difficulties were shown on hospital admission either a relevant peer modeling film of a child being hospitalized and receiving surgery or an unrelated control film. (Author)

Describes a series of films produced by Fairchild Industries which present a positive but realistic outlook toward the challenges of technology for secondary students. Unit's objectives, discussion suggestions and activities are discussed. (BR)

Describes the use of films as primary learning material, aimed at developing some of the higher level skills which are the, often unreached, objectives of practical courses. Results of a first trial use are cited. (EB)

Study Supported by Grant M-3519 fromn the National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Public Health Services.

The efforts of smoking cessation programs have met with various degrees of success and fresh approaches to the problem are needed. An innovative technique that interrupts the psychogenic drives of smokers was employed to determine the effect of noxious subliminal suggestion on smoking attitudes and behavior. Adult smokers (N=60) were shown…

This paper argues that the advent of the optical videodisc has removed one of movie making's basic tenets: that is, the unfolding of the imagery and the order of succession of the frames. It maintains that the optical videodisc provides the opportunity for topical and temporal reconfiguration of the images wherein the viewer becomes an active…

This booklet suggests how to use the eight U.S. Office of Education/National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism films in the series JACKSON JUNIOR HIGH and DIAL A-L-C-O-H-O-L to help train inservice teachers and teacher trainees to become effective alcohol educators. Suggestions are also given for using the films to help school…

Proper cleaning and storage of audiovisual aids is outlined in this brief guide. Materials and equipment needed for first line maintenance are listed, as well as maintenance procedures for records, audio and video tape, film, filmstrips, slides, realia, models, prints, graphics, maps, and overhead transparencies. A 15-item quiz on software…

This document presents a continuation of the American Association for the Advancement of Science review of science books and films. Each book or film review includes: (1) grade level; (2) the level of recommendation from "Highly recommended" to "Not recommended"; (3) bibliographic data; and (4) ordering information. A special section is devoted to…

The monograph details results of an evaluation of the Inside/Out program, a television film series in health education designed to increase the interpersonal and situational problem solving ability of 8- to 10-year-old children. Analysis of student attitude measures is said not to have indicated any changes in perceived isolation, perceived…

This guide to free resource materials has been developed for instructors, coaches, directors, and others in the areas of health, physical education, and recreation. Selected existing free resource materials currently available (1978) are listed. Materials include films, filmstrips, slides, transparencies, tapes, scripts, and transcriptions. The…