For the plausible communication more attitude change was associated with high and unidentified sources. The unsubstantiated communication elicited more attitude change with the high source only. No source differences were found in the implausible condition. (SD)

In a naturalistic behavioral stdy, it was found that prematures have significantly more endogenous smiling than full-term newborns. (Authors)

Discusses some of the problems which have impeded research into the various aspects of nonverbal communication, and outlines some aspects of necessary research into the subject. (AN)

The relationship was studied in terms of Fishbein's model of attitude structure. In general, the results suggested that the relationship between affect and cognition is more complex than previously thought. (Author/SD)

A brief review of the findings of the Surgeon General's report, Television and Growing Up: The Impact of Televised Violence," together with comments on the origins of the committee, its composition, and dissenting interpretations of the data. (AL)

Despite the precautions in subject selection many of the usual sex differences appeared, including boys' higher level of aggression toward peers. (MH)

Adolescent boys, judged by the majority of their teachers to be refractory (unmanagable in behavior), were found to have significantly lower base heart-rates than their matched controls in three experimental situations. (Author/WY)

Compares hospitalized tuberculosis patients with informative and uninformative physicians as to their use of library books. Finds that the two groups did not differ in general reading, but that those with uninformative physicians tended to seek out books about tuberculosis and its treatment more often. (MB)

A review of Learning Theory and Mental Development (Academic Press, 1970) by William K. Estes. (DS)

A critical question investigated here is whether change in a person's judgment after exposure to judgments different from his own really implies an alteration in some relatively general aspect of the judging process. (Author/JB)

In order for a child to develop into a fully functioning person, his positive assets must be recognized and strengthened. A concentration on the elimination of faults and weaknesses has a debilitating effect. (CK)

Children need to be equipped with a strong base of values in order to make the critical decisions that will be required of them in later life in the areas of morals and practical living. (CK)