The relationships between change in individual life circumstances, perceived rate of social change, and anxiety level, are examined in two samples--one from England and one from the United States. (Available from Plenum Publishing Corporation, 227 West 17 Street, New York, NY 10011; $65.00 annually.) (Author/MLF)

The good teacher is a self-aware individual able to remain authentic in an artificial world. (JH)

Explains that the central problem of experimental social psychology is the mutual influencing processes by which the individual affects and is affected by others. Identifies important areas in social psychology before and after 1950; reviews work on balance and dissonance theories; and explores the relationship between attribution and balance…

Two field programs were developed as precedents for the inclusion of psychological analysis as a creditable element in undergraduate education. Each lets students discover in a different environment more about themselves while studying academic disciplines as well. (LBH)

A study which reinforces the hypothesis that dominant vocal characteristics will correlate with dominant personality characteristics. (RN)

Factor analyzed the Social Interest Index-Revised (SII-R), which measures levels of social interest attained in each of four life task areas. Four factors (N=308) were defined, i.e., a self-significance factor, a love factor, a friendship factor, and a work factor. Results support the empirical validity of the scale. (Author/PAS)

By omitting the private and positive dimensions of morality and focusing on a single dimension of moral experience, interpersonal value conflict, Lawrence Kohlberg's Moral Development Program presents a one-sided interpretation of ethics--one which in educational practice is likely to produce morally imbalanced students. (Author/LC)

An exploration of motivations for parenthood in female college undergraduates indicated that positive memories of early childhood maternal love, traditional feminine sex-role identification and antifeminist sympathy were the primary unique psychological variables accounting for expressed desire for children. Women from large families expressed…

Internal-external control affects hourly wages independent of other factors such as educational attainment, labor market experience, race, and collective bargaining affiliation. Internal-external locus of control is affected by labor market success, race, and city size. (Author)

Recounts events in history of psychology in United States focusing on science, practice, and politics. Uses three models of psychological science to explicate relative independence and divergent developmental courses of three domains. Argues that adherence to single paradigm within each domain has limited integration. Suggests that…

Identifies promising developments and mistakes found in assertiveness training programs. Discusses problems arising from negative image, generalizability of learned skills and, especially, curriculum format. Concludes that elicited "assertiveness" may not have positive outcomes for all individuals. Recommends enhancement interventions…

The relationship between emotional maturity and the developing self in the gifted individual is examined. Emotional maturity is seen to involve the integration of intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects of the personality. The developing self is thought to be more than the sum of its components and becomes a global factor in the development of a…

Lists nine strategies that help students move from being an "unreflective thinker" to a "master thinker," discussing in detail the last five strategies: reshaping character; dealing with egocentrism; redefining the way to see things; getting in touch with emotions; and analyzing group influences on life. (PGS)

A detailed approach in how to incorporate the principles of Milton Erickson into counseling therapy is presented here. Since Ericksonian therapy emphasizes practical results, the paper opens with ways to apply Erickson's work. It emphasizes a philosophical framework where the therapist is clear in what he or she is doing and where a definitive…