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)

Studies the effects of evidence in persuasive communication and suggests that the nature of the communication topic may be significantly related to evidence effectiveness and the attitude change process. (MH)

Examines an experiment designed to determine if a relationship exists between the order of information in a specific persuasive request letter situation and the effectiveness of the message. (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)

Nine hyperactive male Ss (nine years old) selected on the basis of showing a favorable "response" to the Feingold diet in an earlier study, were maintained on a strict elimination (B. Feingold) diet for 11 weeks. Journal availability: Arthur Retlaw and Associates, Inc., Suite 2080, 1603 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201. (Author)

In an attempt to use behavioral reports as a taxonomic tool, a discriminant analysis was planned to assess the capability of the Children's Behavioral Classification Project (CBCP) profiles to differentiate between gifted and normal samples of children. Results indicate that behavioral reports can be used to identify gifted children. (MP)

Presents a set of experiments for contrasting Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories relevant to egocentric speech. Formalizes existing verbal theories of egocentric speech and tests two major theories of child communication patterns. (MH)

Discusses a study designed to assess the impact of information use patterns in an individual's process of creativity. (MH)

Extends the traditional Woelfel-Saltiel balance formulation of attitude change to a continuously-scaled least-squares paradigm in which change occurs as a function of accumulated information. A longitudinal tracking of the changes in attitude toward parties, candidates, and issues is then used to make predictions about subsequent attitudes and…

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

Reports research results supporting the hypothesis that public speakers exhibit a psychological pattern of speech anxiety similar to the physiological pattern of speech anxiety. (MH)

Described is the SICCS model (Social Interaction and Creativity in Communication System) for systematically analyzing behaviors associated with creativity. (DB)

Reviews the present status of cognitive theories in social psychology and summarizes major findings in the domain of attitude change. (Author)