Snake- or spider-phobic subjects (N=32) were randomly assigned to one of four groups. Subjects receiving semantic desensitization therapy showed less posttest anxiety on the semantic differential than control subjects regardless of testing condition. (Author)

Examines the degree to which previous factors shown to be related to morale were isomorphic for aged whites and aged blacks. Results indicate that for Blacks the only two significant predictors of morale were health and participation in solitary activities. For whites, interaction with family and sex were also found to be significant. (Author)

Summarizes the results of an open-ended, semi-structured interview of 143 elderly persons (78 institutionalized and 65 living in their own homes) asking such questions as what specific everyday "things" contributed to their happiness, what "reinforcements" are important to them and what facilitated and/or restricted their adjusting to becoming…

Research for this article showed that most of the flight attendants decided "late" to enter this occupation, that others did not influence the flight attendants' choice of occupation, and that flight attendants chose their profession because it represented a change in life-style. (Author)

Few biases were found in counselor interpretations of a single Kuder Occupational Interest Survey profile attributed to hypothetical persons who differed only in terms of race, sex, and age characteristics. (Author)

Results of an investigation of current attitudes toward occupation groups are presented and compared with similar investigations made during the past 50 years. (Author)

Using the Imaginal Processes Inventory, aspects of daydreaming and related mental activity were examined in a replication sample of males aged 17 to 91 years. The characteristics of daydreaming obtained in an original sample were obtained in the replication sample, thus supporting the outcomes reported earlier. (Author)

Twelve couples in marital counseling were studied during 12 months on the basis of their biorhythms. For each couple a compatibility percentage was obtained. It was found that difficulties in their interaction correlated highly with dissonance in their biorhythms. (Author)

Reports two studies supporting the prediction derived from Hershenson's life-stage vocational development model that average scores on Self-differentiation (worker self-concept and motivation) would exceed those on Competence (work habits, skills, and interpersonal relations), which in turn would exceed those on Independence (appropriateness and…

Clients (N=16) were randomly assigned to two groups receiving either individual or group treatment. Treatment consisted of relaxation training followed by viewing 45 videotaped vignettes depicting graduated sexual behaviors. Improvement remained stable through a one-year follow-up. Control clients showed no improvement and trends toward…

Investigated the effects of therapy modality and self-disclosure tendency and gender. High N=40 and 40 low scorers on a modified self-disclosure questionnaire were asked to rate audiotapes of simulated therapy sessions on several dimensions. High self-disclosers preferred client-centered therapy and low self-disclosers preferred systematic…

Subjects were 18 mothers and their clinic-referred children. A stepwise multiple regression analysis indicated that two maternal behaviors, beta commands and total rewards, displayed in the clinic were the best predictors of child compliance in the home. (Author)

This study sought to determine which components of a previously successful training procedure are necessary in modifying children's impulsivity. Impulsive second and third graders of both sexes (n=48) were subjects. Results indicate self-reinforcement is a necessary aspect of training in the modification of impulsivity. (Author)

The Clark-Trow typology of educational orientations proves effective in predicting personality differences among the vocational, academic, and collegiate types even when it is used with a sample of students having a common career goal, in this case, medicine. Faculty and administrators can use this typology to study student values. (Author)

This article deals with male and female college students' preferences for types of counselors for various problem areas. The results indicate a trend toward preferences for female and peer counselors, which may have implications for staffing counseling services centers. (Author)