Observation of 60 mother-father-third-grade-child triads supplied information as to the interactional context of the children's producing novel solutions to various problems. Unpredicted cross-sex differences appeared. Mothers trying to assist their children had the effect of narrowing the children's freedom to be original. Fathers seemed to be…

The stated objectives of this article are to examine two contrasting theories on the role of the extended family structure on upward mobility, and to present the author's conceptualization of these theories; author asserts that the two theoretical approaches as both operative, but at different periods within the life of a upwardly mobile black…

Comparison of two-wave aggregate response-pattern results of political behavior study of continuity and change both across and within groups of 1965 high school seniors and their parents. Journal is available from American Political Science Association, 1527 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20036. (ND)

Describes 10- to 14-year old children's responses to open-ended questions about political leaders in Britain, France, and United States in light of political socialization literature. For journal availability see SO 504 327. (ND)

The parental antecedents of overt child compliance were investigated by home observation of 136, 2 1/2-year-old male twins and singletons. The findings stress the impact of "power assertion" in the immediate situation, but an analysis of long-term effects support a cognitive view of child rearing. (JMB)

A review of the literature leads the author to conclude that we need to attack inequality in the treatment of sexes on all fronts at once. Defining what "human" qualities we wish to develop in all our children will lead to a psychologically healthier society. (Editor)

Supports the hypothesis that the mass media can play a significant role in the political socialization of children. (RB)

Discusses concerns about the conceptualization of the problems and potential benefits related to the bicultural learning situation. Presents ideas for helping to build a conceptual framework to tackle the questions posed. [Available from CAE, 1703 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009]. (Author/AM)

Presents evidence supporting the position that television viewing can have harmful effects on children. (IRT)

A child abuse project is described which identified families with an abused child and used behavior modification and social learning principles to increase effective parental behavior and decrease abusive behavior. Of 41 cases 84 percent were improved or very improved. However, there was no control group. (SE)

Considering the family as an important agent of political socialization, the influence of parents on their children and the sources of parents' views are examined. Three-generational data on political party identification, drawn from a national survey of high school seniors, their parents, and their grandparents, is analyzed. (Author/ND)

In China, the liberation of women is a continuous process. Political campaigns and the small study group are used by the government on a continuing basis to change attitudes. The role of women has moved from slaves to modern-thinking participants--a remarkable social transformation for any developing country. (MW)

In comparison with an introductory psychology course, an introductory economics course tends to make students more conservative. (DE)

A decrement toward lowered levels of cognitive functioning was noted in a study of aged residents of a dependent care facility when tested on a series of cognitive conservation tasks. (Author/KM)