Children's literature can be used to explain and develop an understanding of friendship between people. (JH)

This study was designed to explore (1) whether empathy can be taught to undergraduates, (2) if gains can be achieved in a short training period, (3) whether gains will be maintained, and (4) if students will have positive attitudes toward the training. Results were all found to be decidedly positive. (Author/BW)

Chapter 5 in Life Skills in School and Society.

THE DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE SPANNING THE YEARS FROM 18 TO 25 MUST BE STUDIED SEPARATELY FROM OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES. THE DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS OF THIS PERIOD ARE RELATED TO, BUT SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT FROM, THOSE OF BOTH ADOLESCENCE AND ADULTHOOD. THE SEVEN MAJOR DEVELOPMENTAL VECTORS FOR THE YOUNG ADULT INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETENCE,…

This compilation provides descriptions of and resource materials for 25 classroom activities or demonstrations for behavioral science courses. For each activity, the following information is provided: subject area, source, time required and materials needed. In addition, discussion questions and comments on the value and use of the activities are…

As a contribution toward understanding intellectual and moral growth in late adolescence in a pluralistic society, a developmental scheme representing an evolution in forms of thought and values was abstracted from students' reports of their experience. The raw data consisted of transcripts of recorded "open" interviews held with volunteer…

This longitudinal study of 10 infants in a day care nursery traces the development of recognition and attachment to a primary caregiver from approximately 3 1/2 months of age (shortly after enrollment in the program) through the end of the first year. Monthly assessments of about 10 minutes each, on two successive days, were made of the infant's…

The developmental task faced during adolescence is, in part, to find a self which is accepted as both authentic and genuinely recognized and valued by others. The graduate student in the American university is generally a young adult facing developmental tasks beyond those of adolescence. He is still vulnerable, however, to conflicts involving…

Elementary and secondary school educators (150) were involved in a sensitivity training program. A three week introductory period and intensive small group sensitivity experience was followed by bi-weekly meetings for a year and a final week-long session designed to synthesize the total program. The Personal Orientation Inventory was administered…

Development of a healthy adult personality depends upon the healthy growth of emotions which results from the fulfillment of certain needs. Emotions are learned and are continuously developed. Fear of emotional confrontation and lack of ability to express feelings result in conflict. Love is the first felt emotion. The need for individual…

This five-part document, based on the position that schools should teach social-emotional development, presents a rationale concerning human needs for healthy social-emotional development, presents a rationale for teaching it, and outlines exploratory and respectful behaviors. Part 1 defines the position which stresses the need to increase…

The specific purpose of the research discussed was to develop an instrument which would permit assessment of individual and developmental differences in the acquisition of abilities to understand and utilize emotional and psychological facets of interpersonal behavior. Emotional insight was assessed in 81 male and female children between the ages…

The purpose of the research was to determine the effects of direct and indirect teaching style on elementary students ranked "high" and "low" in social-emotional development. Twenty teachers who demonstrated direct and indirect teaching styles were identified; 94 elementary students were ranked high and low, based on five measures of…

Measurement for affective education within in-service teacher education is considered. Affective education is regarded as teaching that has emotions and feelings as its primary subject matter. The three main approaches to affective education are seen as (1) facilitation of emotional insight and understanding, (2) facilitation of emotional…

The report details specifics of developing and implementing a rugged 3-week camping program for problem boys (delinquents and dropouts) ages 15-18 years. The survival camping experience functioned as an integrated part of the total rehabilitation agency. Described is how the camping program is therapeutic in the sense that the youths learn…