Hyperactive boys were found to be significantly different from actives on measures from all data sources in that they were perceived and interacted more negatively. (Author)

A descriptive analysis of official statistics of completed and attempted suicides of the Jewish elderly in Israel disclosed patterns somewhat different from those known in Western industrial societies. (Author)

Issues raised in gay parent custody cases are examined. Data indicate that notions about gay fathers' compensatory behavior, molestation of children, negative influence on child development, and instigation of harassment are largely unfounded. The father's "coming out" to his children tends to relieve family tension and strengthen the father-child…

Tests the hypothesis that openness between coleaders has a constructive effect on group process and outcome. Results of this investigation converge to support this prediction. Quality of group process and evaluations of leadership were positively and significantly associated. Similarly, ratings of coleadership correlated in a statistically…

Assessed the impact of the conceptual level (CL) matching model within a counseling situation. High-CL matching predictions were supported in expressions of self-awareness and satisfaction. Low-CL matching predictions were supported in areas of satisfaction and ratings of counselor helpfulness. Different behavioral outcomes and a flexible…

A brief overview and synthesis of current knowledge on the development of nonverbal communication in young children is presented, and implications for teacher-child interactions during the early school years are suggested. (JD)

This article focuses on the mechanisms of the human brain which bring about body movements. Included is a discussion of the way in which the brain and spinal cord issue commands and receive signals. (Author/SA)

Phencyclidine (PCP) was studied in conjunction with alcohol and marijuana use for a sample of tenth grade students. Rates of use, attitudes toward the drugs, perceived norms among significant others, and intentions to use the drugs in the future were assessed. (Author)

Compares the number of legal abortions performed in the United States and Britain. Reveals that the rate of abortion in the United States is more than twice that of Britain. Analyzes the reasons for the different rates. (Author)

Adaptability ratings were conducted comparing male and female counselor trainee differences. Tasks consisted of a client behaving on the basis of a predefined role. Counselor trainees responses were evaluated for counselor adaptability. Data indicate no significant differences in male and female counselor trainee adaptability ratings regardless of…

A case study of a 10-year-old boy with poor performance in language and math investigated whether increasing on task behavior in one subject area will increase on task behavior in another area. Results indicated that increasing on task behavior in one curriculum area does not necessarily generalize to another area. (PHR)

The results indicated that those subjects who possessed the coronary-prone behavior pattern (Type As) arrived earlier than those subjects who did not exhibit this behavior pattern (Type Bs). (Author)

Results indicated that both objective evidence and nonverbal behaviors significantly affected perceived expertness. There was no difference in the credibility ratings of the counselor between male and female subjects. Objective evidence and sex interacted significantly, as did objective evidence and nonverbal behavior. (Author)

Counselors' delivery scores and the type appropriateness of responses were significantly better under conditions of racial similarity with clients. Both black and white counselor trainees were rated as being more expressive than attending in their response patterns toward black clients. (Author)

Results demonstrated that irrespective of training, client aphasic speech significantly affected counselor behavior and evaluation of the client. (Author)