The data analysis and findings of the first panel study of adolescents and pre-adolescents in Canada are described. This longitudinal study was designed to (1) gather data on television viewing of heroes and heroines in series in the home environment; (2) analyze verbal responses about television programs to determine values perceived and the…

Sex differences in children's physical activity levels, and associations between girls' activity level, childrearing characteristics and parent-child play behavior were investigated in a quasi-naturalistic situation. As part of a longitudinal project, 144 third grade children were videotaped in a 1-hour play session with one of their parents. A…

The influence of the Doctor Fox effect on student ratings on instruction was examined. The idea for the Doctor Fox effect stemmed from the work of Erving Goffman and his notion that expressive behavior may influence an audience as much or more than substance when there is little time or reason for the audience to evaluate the presentation (1950).…

A description is given of a model designed to assess teachers' concerns and personal doubts as they participate in programs to implement educational innovations. The model is intended to be used diagnostically in order that those responsible for inservice programs can provide appropriate support for individual teachers engaged in a change effort.…

The paper analyzes research regarding the effects of sociocultural factors and the incidence of mental illness, particularly infantile autism and childhood schizophrenia. Among those topics reviewed are general sociocultural changes and vital statistics, perceptual and cognitive potential of the neonate, the importance of family networks for…

Research is reviewed on high success (low error rate) during instructional tasks in relationship to learning outcomes; alternative interpretations of the relationship are considered; and alternative strategies for controlling success during remedial reading instructional tasks are discussed. A simple procedure is described for the analysis of…

This volume presents articles on aspects of suggestive learning with emphasis on foreign language instruction. The following articles and reviews are included: (1) "Biofeedback in Holistic Education," by Larry O. Rouse; (2) "Report on the Helsinki Suggestopedia Seminar, June, 1978," by Kjell Weinius; (3) "Suggestology and…

This manual provides leader guides for six workshop sessions for parents who wish to improve their communication and problem solving skills. Session I emphasizes that behavior is a sign of an underlying feeling and that parents should look for signs of feelings in the actions of their children. Session II stresses the importance of sensitive…

Two studies, conducted at the University of Washington and 30 large research-oriented institutions, examined the issue of performance of college and university administrators. In the first study, operational dissonance among the three levels of academic administrators were examined. Based on the role prescriptions and job functions of…

The research literature on the effects of television on the behavior and attitudes of children shows that most television programs and commercials present a highly distorted view of life and society and show discrimination in character roles with regard to sex and race. Above everything, American commercial television is violent and children…

Information on infant growth and development from 9-12 months of age is presented in a self-instructional format. This illustrated booklet is part of a related curriculum on parenting and child development for school-age mothers. Infant emotional behavior, cognitive development, toilet training, walking and other motor skills, and perceptual…

This report reviews five current research projects in aesthetic education. Chapter 2 describes recent studies at the Institute of Personality Assessment and Research (IPAR) which relate aesthetics and creativity. Chapter 3 reviews measures of perceptual and cognitive performance; perceptual and aesthetic preference; and aesthetic interests,…

The case of Sherrie--whose problems included tantruming, self destructive, and aggressive behaviors--is presented to illustrate the Child Center's program to provide day treatment for emotionally disturbed and behavior disordered children, ages 3 thourgh 12. In Part A, the rationale for involving Sherrie in setting up and carrying out treatment…

This study presents the 1973-1974 evaluation findings for the New Jersey individually Guided Education (IGE) process. Student outcomes in the cognitive and affective domain were investigated in the IGE setting and in the control setting. Additionally, factors which may facilitate a long-term commitment to the IGE process were examined. Included in…

This exploratory module is designed to provide practice in nonverbal communication. Activities permit the student to communicate messages nonverbally and also to observe the nonverbal messages of a discussion group participant. Questions for group discussion concerning nonverbal communication are indicated. (MJM)