A methodological perspective is taken in examining the problem of inferring attitudes from children's responses to survey items. An experiment is reported which shows that children are highly inclined to evaluate unfamiliar objects in positive terms. Implications of this research for political socialization studies are explored and much of the…

Presents data gathered at a student political demonstration to examine the feasibility and utility of a field-study approach to such events. It is suggested that the cognitive consistency model can be useful in explaining beliefs of demonstration supporters and opponents. (Author/MB)

Participation in decision making, role playing, inquiry into community current events, and study of law and order in urban units facilitate learning concepts of law, order, conflict, and dissent. (VW)

Explores the relationship of politics and education in Australia and describes seven important areas for future research. (JF)

It is concluded that students have five knowledge distortions, each of which is discussed. Learning is viewed as a process of unlerarning and relearning. (SD)

Discusses an intervention program designed to provide the disadvantaged male with a competent model, a set of appropriate roles, and an opportunity for positive, role-derived interaction. (JM)

A review of concepts and research on how mass communication fits into a context of social relationships, perceptions, and expectations. (SE)