Explores the differences between the routines of the female comic and the male comic and concludes that females use self-disparaging humor more often. (MH)

Investigates positive and negative perspectives of self-disparaging humor. (MH)

Investigates the relationship between dress and personality for both males and females by matching four clothing variables and various categories of personality traits. (MH)

Recounts a study designed to determine the age at which sex differences first begin to appear and relates various aspects of children's behavior to the level of humor responsiveness. (MH)

Studies the nature of contemporary male and female sexuality by examining male and female reaction to viewing nudity of the opposite sex in "Playgirl" and "Playboy" magazines. (MH)

Reports on a study relating viewing film violence and aggressive verbal behavior. The effects of two viewing experiences in a nonlaboratory setting demonstrate the generalizability of previous laboratory results. (JMF)

Considers the impact of commentary on television viewer's perception and appreciation of sports events. (MH)

Contends that sex differences in response to various types of humor reveal significant personality characteristics. (MH)

Discusses a study designed to explore children's television viewing patterns and their perceptions of the media, and offers an evaluation of television's impact on the young child's lifestyle. (MH)

Relates a follow-up study of newlywed couples nine months after marriage to determine the couple's appraisal of the most frequent causes of discord and unhappiness. (MH)