This study explored the relationships among selected attitudinal and personality characteristics, attitudes toward environmental problems, and environmental knowledge and behavioral commitment of two diverse samples: 85 users of a recycling center and 60 conservative church members. Multiple regression analysis was utilized to determine the best…

Among the phenomena covered are superstitious behavior, learned helplessness, experimental neurosis, anaclitic depression as a result of maternal separation, and physiological disturbances such as ulceration. (Author/AM)

The Wolpe-Lazarus Fear Survey Schedule was administered to a sample of 553 girls and 559 boys ranging in age between 12 and 18 years and their responses were factor analyzed. (MS)

The purpose of this study was to determine the differential effects of imitating versus not imitating children on their subsequent tendency to imitate a model. Subjects were 54 kindergarten children. (MS)

It is suggested that the theory of behavior based on conditioning processes can be reconciled with new data, but only by revising certain tacit behaviorist assumptions about the parameters of the conditioning process. (Author/AM)

Discusses an experiment designed to demonstrate intra-audience effects in a naturalistic field setting and explains results indicating the impact of feedback in such a situation. (MH)

Offers evidence indicating that a higher level of trust is associated with more consciously intended and greater amounts of self disclosure. (MH)

Discusses an experimental study designed to determine if androgyny would mediate attitude change with males and females. (MH)

A measure of causal attribution of emotion using a simple, realistic task with responses requested in segments was employed to investigate 40 kindergarteners' understanding of the causes of emotions in others. (JMB)

Utilizes a needs and gratifications perspective to examine various patterns of interpersonal communication of children and adolescents concerning political topics. (MH)

Reports the results of three independent studies designed to investigate the relationship between communicator style and attraction. (MH)

Both news and public relations people have higher expectations for the skills and ethics of those involved with news media. (KS)

Assesses the availability of data on drinking practices and behavior of Black Americans. Reports that reliable information based on empirical investigations is unavailable and that books and booklets pertaining to this subject matter are practically nonexistent. (Author/ABB)

Tested the hypothesis that different pay referents should result in different tactics to reduce inequities. Suggests that the various types of inequity relate differentially to each of three outcome variables: pay satisfaction, intent to remain with a company, and frequency of extra-role behavior. (Author/ABB)

Four criteria for evaluating the appropriateness of units of analysis for task analytic research are proposed. Meeting all four criteria and thus recommended for use in behavior analytic work is percentage correct with competent performance coded and a task analysis grid showing individual step performance. (Author/DB)