One major finding is that a substantial share of the variance common to the five defensive scales included in the study are accounted for by the role playing factor. Also, all subtest scores of admission of common frailties load on the same factor as do aggression, suspicion, autism, and body symptoms. (Author)

The author discusses an experimental revision of the Bristol Social Adjustment Guides, a classification of maladjusted behavior in the early 195o,s. (Author)

Observations of parent-child interaction indicate that mother's positive feeling is correlated with her child's sociability, curiosity, attentiveness, manipulation, and offering information. (AJ)

This study examines personality differences and similarities between student groups in protest activities by comparing activists to student leaders and random students. Results indicate many similarities in personality dimensions but protesters are more adventurous, autocratic and individualistic. They are also more spontaneous and irresponsible.…

If our schools are to become socially functional, it is imperative that we address ourselves to the basic theme that teaching must be in harmony with childlike perceptions and biases. (Author/WY)

When not understood as normal consequences of growth and aging, sexual fluctuations can be the source of personal and marital distress. Discussed are sexual behavior norms as they change from infancy to old age. (Author/CJ)

Indications are that counselor attitudes do not alter appreciably by the end of either the first year following institute training, or the second. Perhaps a one year followup would be sufficient. (CJ)

Testing of college students in differing conditions as to performance being relevant to academic achievement goals revealed that under hgih relevance conditions scores on the Marlowe Crowne Social Desirability Scale were unrelated to test performance. Under low relevant conditions, the need for approval was highly related to performance in high…