Twelve of Super's 13 self concept metadimensions were examined for independence and underlying factor structure. Subjects were a group of 50 men whose ages ranged from 18 to 35. Self descriptive data were obtained from interviews and self ratings on personal constructs elicited by the Kelly Role Construct Repertory Test. The results indicate that…

Describes the psychological and social factors influencing smoking. Outlines some treatment approaches and the ramifications for mental health workers. (KH)

Through the use of a self report measure, evidence was provided for the hypothesis that the tendency to adopt either the ethics of personal conscience or the ethics of social responsibility in relation to moral principles is a result of the adherent's underlying personality structure. (Author/KJ)

Study results support the hypothesis that decision makers take longer to choose from four alternatives when two of the alternatives are easily rejected than when all four alternatives are equal. (Author/LR)

The pros and cons of erotic art are discussed. (CK)

The ideals toward which education should direct itself are analyzed. (CK)

Through maternal interviews and observations of structured doll-play, this study assesses the effects of father absence on the dependency, aggression, and masculinity-femininity of preschool negro children. (MH)

Factor analysis of the 23 I-E item responses (Rotter's I-E scale) given by 159 college males and 157 college females identifies two factors: belief concerning felt mastery over the course of one's life, and a belief concerning the extent to which the individual citizen is deemed capable of exerting an impact on political institutions. Reprints…

Men using counseling experienced more difficulty with their families and had more personal discomfort. Women users had higher scores on quantitative section of School and College Ability Test, lower scores on Impulse Expression scale of Omnibus Personality Inventory, came from families with lower incomes, and were more likely to plan full time…