Sex education should go beyond the teaching of biology and instill a sense of self-worth and broad values. (JD)

Two experiments examine the effects of positive (happy), neutral, and negative (sad) affective states on children's mastery of a learning problem. Subjects were 96 four-year-old children. (MP)

Hypothesized that biofeedback training for fear-relevant physiological changes might provide a useful therapeutic strategy to influence directly a person's reaction to anxiety-inducing situations. (Author)

This article discusses a technique the authors have designated Family Photo Reconnaisance. They describe the rationale for and process of utilizatizing family photographs and movies in family therapy sessions to evoke past events and memories and to uncover feelings about these occurrences and the people involved in them. (Author)

Discusses research into the bi-modal nature of the human brain and what it suggests regarding the inclusion of feeling and imagination in the teaching of English. (DD)

The first concern of the English methods course should be the students' expression and understanding of their own feelings. (DD)

Suggests that language and culture are crucial factors in the transmission of emotion--even on the nonverbal vocal level. (Author)

This article discusses some recent contributions by psychologists on the subject of individual motivation in the use of leisure time. (JD)

Three studies used illustrated stories to examine preschoolers' understanding of emotional changes when memories of past events were cued by objects in the current environment. Found substantial development between 4 and 6 years in understanding the influence of mental activity on emotions. The strength and consistency of this knowledge was…

Discusses findings of a survey of siblings who have brothers or sisters with disabilities, and the development of support meetings, a resource library, and "Sibling Day" to help siblings. The responses of siblings to various scenarios and a staff worksheet for activities for Sibling Day are provided. (CR)

Overburdened guidance counselors and school psychologists cannot devote enough time to every student in pain. Some schools provide grief training for teachers, because these front-liners are uniquely positioned to guide grieving students and their classmates. After training in a Kids Grieve Too or a community hospice program, teachers more easily…

Affective responses of 169 Hispanic and 196 African American college students were investigated in simulated hiring scenarios involving race-based affirmative action. Findings suggest that the beneficiaries of affirmative action may only be detrimentally affected if they believe they are less qualified than other applicants. Responses of Hispanics…

Examined factors that may influence control or expression of children's emotions. Regardless of emotion type, first, third, and fifth graders reported controlling expression significantly more when with peers than with a parent or when they were alone. Age and sex were also factors. Children's primary reason for controlling expression was…

Four- and five-year-old Euro-American children participated in a study of moral reasoning, vicarious emotional responding, and prosocial behavior. Found that higher levels of moral reasoning were positively related to prosocial behavior. Children high in both other-oriented moral cognitions and sympathy were most helpful toward peers. (Author/DR)

A study examined the relationship between self-concept and coping strategies of 457 academically gifted adolescents (ages 10-16). Results found the adolescents used various strategies that assumed responsibility for dealing with stressors and took action-focused approaches rather than ignoring problems. They focused on the positive and on problem…