A sample population of 692 individuals was utilized to investigate the stages of bereavement. Results yielded a series of five stages the mourner passes through. The stages, which indicate final acceptance for mourners as occurring around the eighth month after death, were resolved as normal. (Author)

In this experimental research several appeals to questionnaire respondents (professionalism, humor, importance, token compensation) were combined with stationery variations and threat of follow-up letters. Results were that no one combination of these three variables was most effective. Token compensation was recommended in combination with other…

Described are two studies to clarify variables responsible for experimenter miscalculations. (Author/CL)

Rapid smoking is generally considered to be the most effective single treatment strategy for the behavioral control of smoking. Unfortunately, its safety has recently been questioned. A new procedure termed "focused smoking" poses absolutely no health hazard. (Author)

The findings of this study, while limited to nonreactive data (newspaper advertisements), lend affirmation to the essential normalcy of the process of homosexual aging. (Author)

As part of a descriptive study to determine factors in the life-styles of older married couples, questions were asked to determine attitudes about physicians and hospitals. Some evidence was found that responses were related to income, education, and Life-Satisfaction Index-Z scores. (Author)

The author surveys 150 elderly subjects regarding their attitudes to their own personal death. Results indicate they want to be told less than the young and healthy say they want to be told, but more than the very ill and dying say they want to be told. (Author)

The avoidance/confrontation of the death issue was investigated with respect to Zuckerman Hostility, Anxiety and Depression in a field setting simulating a death atmosphere. Scores on the Thauberger Avoidance of the Ontological confrontation of Death Scale (AOCd) were correlated with the Zuckerman variables in research samples. (Author)

The author identifies cognitive learning styles of subjects who derived maximum knowledge from simulation game activities. (GW)

Fifteen criteria are listed for an abstract to meet before it can be considered as an accurate reflection of the original document. (MB)

Reports exotic breeds of cattle and a variety of pastures found on trips through Western Europe. (MU)

Mentions the major research projects in marine geology during 1971 and refers to the poor career opportunities during that year. (PR)