The effect of different degrees of pupil imitation on male and female tutors' attitudes and behavior was investigated in this study. Subjects were 72 sixth grade students, half male and half female. A 3 x 2 x 2 factorial design was used (Pupil Imitation--Low, Medium, and High; Pupil Liking--Medium and High; and Sex--Male and Female). After two…

This document focuses on the behavior influence process as it is related to modeling and role playing applied in classroom settings. The topics discussed are divided into six sections, with an "Introduction" and "A Final Word.""What Is Modeling?" describes some basic conclusions about modeling reached by behavioral and learning researchers. "How…

This paper describes a psychological model for influencing social behavior that is based on a biological model. The model gave rise to an idea for a drug abuse program which applied and tested concomitantly in an "action research" drug abuse program with junior and senior high schools in San Bernardino, California. It was postulated that, given a…

General role structure theory is explained in algebraic models. (DE)

Information on the early childhood experiences of teachers, at home and school, which influenced them to choose teaching as a career, is needed to fill a gap in the ERIC data base. (JD)

Describes a program in which handicapped scientists appear before school audiences to provide role models for handicapped students as well as to increase the understanding of nonhandicapped students about the abilities of handicapped people. (IRT)

Suggests that the roles and activities of the professional artist, art critic, art historian, and aesthetician be established as models for outcomes of a visual arts program. Attempts to show that the professional practices of experts in these four roles are appropriate sources for the content and design of educational activities unique to the…

Discusses ways that female role models for future women business owners can be integrated into the classroom. (JOW)

Looks at magazine ads since the 1960s and concludes that more ads now have blacks and depict more blacks in professional roles. (FL)

Claims that public relations must clearly identify and commit to a professional goal that is morally sound and that will separate the true professionals in the field from the pretenders. Asserts that the commitment among public relations professionals must be openly proclaimed as harmony in public relationships. (JD)

Investigates the extent to which family background (number of siblings and birth order) interacts with a willingness to copy aggressive behavior of others among 36 boys between 60 and 68 months old. Concludes that those from larger families were more willing aggressors and that birth order did not affect imitation. (JDH)

Examines pictorial representations of men, women, boys, and girls in popular computer magazines through content analysis. Results show (1) many stereotypic portrayals and (2) women overrepresented as clerical workers and sex objects and in passive roles vis-a-vis computers. Gives observations regarding effects of stereotypes on females. (Author/SA)

The problems physical educators have encountered in values development in a sports setting are discussed, and a model of a more productive approach is presented. The model suggests educators must make a stronger commitment to values education by being better role models and by teaching values. (Author/MT)

Argues that, in Ethel May, Charlotte Yonge had, altogether unwittingly, created a new kind of heroine; one whose faults were real and who in the curing of them remained altogether herself. (HOD)

The authors, drawing on their own experiences, describe the changes in attitudes and behaviors necessary for this new partnership. They also present a model for nurse-physician interaction. (Author)