Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an approach for working with couples that focuses on the negative interaction cycles perpetuated by deep-seated emotional vulnerabilities. This therapy attempts to alleviate distress by intervening on an emotional level in order to promote more caring interactions that can enhance relationships. Proponents…

This study examined the role of study abroad programs on a students' cross-cultural awareness. Twenty-four students were enrolled in a study abroad course participated in the study. The students' cross-cultural awareness was assessed prior to and after study abroad using the Cross Cultural Adaptability Inventory test (CCAI). It was hypothesized…

A review of the research reveals that noncognitive variables are important in determining how well the socioculturally retarded child will achieve in structured testing and scholastic situations. (Author/DB)

The major results were: (a) the Ss as a group rated the blacks more highly than the whites; and (b) familiarization enhanced ratings made by both male and female Ss of the blacks, but not ratings of the whites. (Author)

Teaching strategies intended to foster imagination and affective learning are discussed including sensitizing children to linguistic imagery, involving students in the learning experience, using visual arts like sculpture and painting to stimulate creative thinking, and stimulating appreciation of nonverbal expression through color and light…

Study suggests that affective involvement may be positively related to academic success at the adult level while hostility may be a by-product of non-success. (Author)

An investigation of immediate and delayed vicarious reinforcements upon children's imitative self-sacrificing behavior. (Author/MB)

Elementary teachers, in addition to developing studio skills and increasing knowledge about art history, must also be experienced in art criticism. (Author/MB)

Through consultation about classroom verbal interaction, the counselor can help teachers realize the extent to which the affective domain is overlooked in the classroom and can demonstrate techniques and procedures for dealing with students' emotions that should enhance learning efficiency. (Author)

Discusses the possibility of utilizing the play focus of children to provide a superior medium for cognitive learning, utilizing parent-teacher team teaching. (AN)