To investigate effects of pain cues on behavior, responses of high and low aggressive boys were followed either by pain cues or by nonpain cues. Overall, pain cues facilitated the rate of responding more than nonpain cues. More responses were made by high aggressive boys than by low aggressive boys. (Author)

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Investigated with 18 hyperactive boys (5 to 12 years old) and 18 controls were the effects of methylphenidate on a number of objective measures of activity level and attention on three repeated occasions in four types of settings: free play, movie viewing, testing, and restricted play periods. (Author/SBH)

This study of 106 elderly Central Missourians examines religious behavior as an indication of "disengagement." It is argued that religiosity must be measured in both organizational forms such as attending religious services and the more subjective nonorganizational forms including prayer and listening to religious services. (Author)

An examination of the economic, service, social and emotional support systems of Chicago area widows indicates an infrequency of appearance of the extended kin. Children and, in the case of younger widows, parents, are frequent contributors to these support systems. (Author)

In this response to Skinner's criticism of a previously written article, Herrnstein notes that phylogenic behavior as used by Skinner refers to a third kind of behavior. Herrnstein suggests that this is neither a necessary nor a desirable addition to behavioristic analysis. (Author/AM)

Results showed that, although adult male monkeys are less active and more stable in their behavioral levels than mates or offspring, they clearly distribute both initiates and responses differently to male offspring, female offspring, mates and infant and adult monkeys from other families. Implications for human father-infant interaction are…

In a nationwide survey with a 70 percent return rate, 5.5 percent of male and .6 percent of female licensed Ph.D. psychologists reported having had sexual intercourse with patients. (Author)

Described in the follow up report of the Preschool Behavioral Classification Project (PBCP) is the development of the PBCP instrument, a measure designed to evaluate dimensions of behavior exhibited by children with emotional difficulties. (SBH)

Examines the differences between three systems of categorizing verbal communication acts. (MH)

Agoraphobia is a pervasive constellation of fears and avoidance behaviors relating to open spaces, crowds, being alone, and other everyday situations. Presents the case of a client with agoraphobia on a medical rehabilitation unit. Outlines psychological interventions, giving discharge and follow-up status. Literature review focused on possible…

The study investigated the utility of a specialized test battery in measuring behavioral and cognitive characteristics of young, atypical preschool children (N=16). Results suggested existence of a syndrome of children with a pattern of delayed language, good visual skills, restricted interests, and easy disorganization. (DB)

Addresses the significance of youth as a social category by studying 11- through 16-year-olds in one Scottish city. Examines disjunctions in leisure patterns that coincide with the following variables: (1) age, (2) gender, and (3) class. (LHW)

A recent study explored the relative frequencies and intensity levels of selected stressors on Georgia public secondary school principals and the coping strategies they found most effective. In order of most to least frequently used behaviors, Georgia principals reported physical, mental, psychological, direct, and destructive strategies. Some…