Supported by ONR Contract 4679 from the Group Psychology Branch, Office of Naval Research.

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

Despite the precautions in subject selection many of the usual sex differences appeared, including boys' higher level of aggression toward peers. (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 three studies designed (1) to determine whether the relationship between age and exploratory behavior varies as a function of the measure used, and (2) to examine any sex differences in exploratory behavior. (SB)

Interview data from 800 middle-aged and elderly urban residents reveal that while only a minority report cross-sex friends, they constitute a significant segment of the interpersonal resources of a number of adults. (Author)

Study results indicate that sex of experimenter appears to be an important factor in conservation assessment at the lower elementary level. (DP)