The author compares the aggressiveness of individuals who had a nonaggressive alternative available with those who did not, and assesses the interaction of the presence or absence of the nonaggressive response alternative with the opponent's pattern of attack. Results are discussed in terms of attribution and locus of control. (Author/RK)

This research examined the effects that the nonverbal behavior of job applicants had on subsequent hiring evaluations. Results supported the hypothesis that nonverbal behavior in the job interview operates as subtle reinforcement. (Author)

This paper describes the development of a policy of full revelation of secrets between spouses as a prerequisite to offering sex and marital therapy. This stand is controversial. Marital and sexual case illustrations, alternate methods of handling such secrets, and a discussion of the course of subsequent treatment are considered. (Author)

Explores the unique speech communication classroom environment which often encourages both vulnerability and growth potential and suggests that such an environment demands consideration of student's interpersonal rights. Presents a class activity and a sample 'bill of rights' for speech communication students. (MH)

Discusses the development of a self-report measure of oral communication within an organizational environment and investigates whether or not oral communication apprehension in employment is related to general communication apprehension. (MH)

Examines mother-infant gazing during periods of play, bottle feeding, and spoon feeding activities. Subjects were ten 3-month-old twin infants and their mothers. (BD)

The 1978-79 president, Marie McMahan, discusses a model of the interrelationships of the diverse groups within the association for the future improvement of communications, involvement, and professional preparation within AECT. (CMV)

This article presents a strategy for an idea exchange system appropriate to many situations in which a group--teachers, colleagues, staff members--needs to collect individual ideas and reach group agreement. This model, a Nominal Group Technique, is appropriate for student groups as well. (Author)

A survey of the death attitudes and experiences of 54 rehabilitation counselors indicated their personal beliefs could potentially influence service to disabled people, particularly in the areas of terminal illness and suicide. To balance such influence, continued training of counselors and research efforts concerning this problem are recommended.…

A sample of 108 high- and 109 low-disclosing college females rated risk individuals should take in revealing personal information to six helpers and perceptions of each helper's characteristics. High-disclosure females thought clients should take greater risks with more trained helpers. (Author)

Changes in emotionality were obtained from prepracticum graduate students. The counselor trainees reported that they were most anxious because of the idea they had to do a good job, concern over what the client might think about them, probability that they might do poorly, and the consequence of doing poorly. (Author)

This study examined the interaction effect of students, drugs, and alienation in a large university, i.e., the linkages of both social and political alienation with drug behavior. The interaction terms which composed these forms of alienation were evaluated as to their comparative ability to produce drug behavior. (Author)

The preferences of a group of nonprofessional workers for a vocational counselor were solicited to ascertain whether participants would choose a counselor whose personality type matched their own. (Author)

Team classification seeks to bring together various levels of correctional staff and inmates to discuss and resolve issues pertaining to work and cell assignment, disciplinary action, furlough requests, and merit time considerations. Team classification, when successfully implemented, is positively associated with staff attitudes toward inmates,…