Discusses several studies of whether and how well humans can detect lies. Examines the accuracy of such persons as well as the process of how they actually detect lies, how they think they detect lies, and whether the actual and perceived processes of lie detection correspond to one another. (JMF)

Two reaction-time experiments examined the cognitive processes by which people infer whether individuals who possess one trait also possess another. Subjects were college students. (CM)

Examines illustrator-type gestures that are directly tied to speech in terms of their encoding and decoding functions, and suggests some variables bearing on these functions. (JMF)

Reports on a study testing the assumption that communication apprehension is a stable trait not influenced by situational factors. Results indicate that communication apprehension scores are determined by situation, in this case anticipated speech performance, raising questions concerning the use of state-trait distinction in speech anxiety…

Reports results of a study which tested the following model to predict group panic behavior: that panic reactions are characterized by the exercise of inappropriate leadership behaviors in situations of high stress. (PD)

A Q-analysis of cartoons published during the 1976 presidential campaign provides evidence of the complex patterns of shared fantasies among various types of voters, and the relationships between these fantasies and those dramatized by various groups during the political campaign. (JMF)

Evaluates the Nominal Group Technique as a method for structuring a problem solving group's communication. The technique is evaluated in terms of its ability to produce more potential solutions to a problem than an interacting group and in terms of the perceived satisfaction of the participants. (JMF)

Results with preschool children were nonsupportive and, in fact, contrary to the general hypothesis that high external locus of control would be positively related to greater behavior adjustment problems, as has been found with some groups of older children and adults. (RL)

Observes the seating arrangements by sex of three or more people seated at rectangular tables in 176 social and 150 nonsocial settings. Postulates the importance of situational context and learned sexual norms in the observed spatial behaviors. (RL)

To promote more active participation by students in physical education classes, teachers must be aware of approaches to teaching such as: change methodologies to suit students' needs; streamline management techniques; analyze behavior; measure physical activity; revise curriculum; modify games and activities; and teach to challenge students in the…

Reviews research relating to whether the socialization effects of interscholastic athletics retard delinquent behavior, particularly among high school students. Suggests that more testing and appraisal of high school athletics programs should be encouraged. (Author/DB)

The Competitive State Anxiety Inventory was found to be a suitable instrument for repeated assessment of athletes in a competitive sports environment. (MM)

This study concludes that school value climates do not influence the relationship between sport participation and educational aspiration. (MM)

Describes Milgram's experiments in which individuals (assigned the role of "teacher") obeyed instructions to administer what they thought were severe electric shocks to "learners," and reports criticisms of the findings. Concludes that the experiments were sound and that they demonstrate that morality is situation-related…

A central concern of teacher education research should be the quality of life it articulates. (JD)