Coeds hearing and seeing the counselors versus only hearing them described perceived the counselors more negatively, apparently because some visual cues disrupted their positive stereotype of counselor." (Author)

Discusses the ways of interpreting illustrations, and how these interpretations can be changed. (MM)

Nonverbal behavior is used to communicate feelings, likings, and preferences. Practicing counselors could probably be more helpful to their clients if they would become more efficient in the interpretation of nonverbal behavior. (Author)

Considers the implications of the concept of communication breakdown and suggests two alternative views to analysis of conditions which this concept attempts to describe. (SW)

Children aged 1;4-1;6 were asked common "what"-questions in four contexts. Gesture had a significant effect on the nonverbal components of their responses, while linguistic sophistication and type of question affected only vocal responses. It is suggested that gestural information is processed relatively independently of speech at this age. (MSE)

Considers the school principal to be the most effective public relations vehicle. Encourages visibility, community image, and professional presence. Stresses the power of both verbal and nonverbal communication in influencing public perceptions. Urges principals to learn and control the powers of perception. (DMM)

Caring for a pet can give handicapped children a new sense of responsibility and self-esteem. The value of pet therapy is discussed, and examples of the sometimes dramatic response of handicapped children who participate in such programs are cited. Guidelines for choosing a pet are included. (PP)

Findings of sociolinguistic research that can be used by language teachers to elicit meaningful and authentic communication from their students are reviewed, including such factors as nonverbal cues, situation, intent, mood, and cultural norms. (MSE)

Interrelated conceptual and methodological suggestions for the future study of mother/infant interaction as a form of communication are given. (MP)

Studied trust in counselor-client relationships. Experimental results supported the contention that clients will perceive their counselors as more trustworthy when the counselor matches the Primary Representational System (PRS) of the client. The strategy of noting eye movements tended to be more reliable in assessing PRS than listening to…

Thirty verbal and nonverbal behaviors were analyzed from videotapes of mother-child interactions. As a group, the mothers of normally developing young children did not differ from the mothers of young children with language disorders in the frequency of use of verbal or nonverbal interactions or in the mean length of utterance. (Author)

Describes an art activity in which ninth-grade students developed a graphic language from the system of symbols used in sign language. Students learned to sign, practiced with deaf students, and experimented with mirroring hand movements graphically. The exercise increased student awareness of rhythm and visual cues in nonverbal communication. (AM)

The contention that classroom design influences impression formation has not been empirically tested. The purpose of this article is to bring to the attention of educational psychologists the possibilities for research in this area. The paper summarizes the findings of some initial investigations and suggests directions for future study.…